How many syllables in congress?

There are 2 syllables in the word congress.

Divide congress into syllables:

congress (noun):: the act or action of coming together and meeting; a formal meeting of representatives for discussion; noun. the legislature of the United States government.

assembly

coming together

conclave

conference

convention

convocation

council

diet

general assembly

house of representatives

hui

law-makers

legislative

legislative assembly

legislative body

legislative branch

legislature

meeting

parliament

runanga

senate

u.s. congress

u.s. house

u.s. house of representatives

u.s. senate

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