How many syllables in "solely"?

"solely" has 2 sílabas (sole - ly).

How to divide "solely"?

"solely" divides into 2 parts: sole · ly.

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

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

Guía de sílabas

2 Sílabas

"solely": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:sole·ly

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SOLE-ly(sole · ly)● ○

Stress in "solely" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsoʊ.li⁄

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