How many syllables in "ungainly"?

"ungainly" has 3 sílabas (un - gain - ly).

How to divide "ungainly"?

"ungainly" divides into 3 parts: un · gain · ly.

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

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

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3 Sílabas

"ungainly": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:un·gain·ly

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un-GAIN-ly(un · gain · ly)○ ● ○

Stress in "ungainly" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ʌnˈɡeɪn.li⁄

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IPAʌnˈɡeɪn.li

Sílabasun·gain·ly

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How many syllables in "ungainly"?: "ungainly" has 3 sílabas (un - gain - ly).
How to divide "ungainly"?: "ungainly" divides into 3 parts: un · gain · ly.
Where is the stress in "ungainly"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "ungainly"?: Say each syllable slowly (un... gain... ly) and listen on SayItVid.