How many syllables in "poorly"?

"poorly" has 2 silben (poor - ly).

How to divide "poorly"?

"poorly" divides into 2 parts: poor · ly.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (poor... ly) and listen on SayItVid.

Silben-Leitfaden

2 Silben

"poorly": 2 silben.

Silben:poor·ly

Hauptbetonung

POOR-ly(poor · ly)● ○

Stress in "poorly" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpʊər.li⁄

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IPAˈpʊər.li

Silbenpoor·ly

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How many syllables in "poorly"?: "poorly" has 2 silben (poor - ly).
How to divide "poorly"?: "poorly" divides into 2 parts: poor · ly.
Where is the stress in "poorly"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "poorly"?: Say each syllable slowly (poor... ly) and listen on SayItVid.