How to Pronounce Congress

To pronounce "congress", say CONGR-ess — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɒŋˌɡɹɛs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkɒŋˌɡɹɛs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “congress”

"congress" has 2 syllables: congr-ess.

What does congress mean?

noun

  1. A coming together of two or more people; a meeting.
  2. A formal gathering or assembly; a conference held to discuss or decide on a specific question.

verb

  1. To assemble together.
  2. To meet in a congress.

Synonyms

assemblylegislatureparliamentfederation

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "congress"?▾

"Congress" has 2 syllables: congr · ess.

What is the IPA transcription of "congress"?▾

The IPA transcription of "congress" is /ˈkɒŋˌɡɹɛs/.

What does "congress" mean?▾

Congress: A coming together of two or more people; a meeting.

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