congress
nounHow many syllables in congress?
There are 2 syllables in the word congress.How to pronounce congress:
Definition of congress:
- 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.
Synonyms for congress:
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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