How to pronounce congresses
Say it like KONG-gruh-siz. Congresses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KONG).
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- KONG
- gruh
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Congresses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- gruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of congresses
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KONG-gruh-siz.
What does congresses mean?
- plural of congress How to pronounce congress
Questions about saying congresses
How do you pronounce congresses?
Say KONG-gruh-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑŋɡrəsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒŋɡrəsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in congresses?
Congresses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KONG). Broken into parts: KONG · gruh · siz.
Is congresses pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒŋɡrəsɪz/ (KONG-gruh-siz).