How many syllables in "desirably"?

"desirably" has 4 syllabes (de - si - ra - bly).

How to divide "desirably"?

"desirably" divides into 4 parts: de · si · ra · bly.

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

Say each syllable slowly (de... si... ra... bly) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

4 Syllabes

"desirably": 4 syllabes.

Syllabes:de·si·ra·bly

Accent principal

de-SI-ra-bly(de · si · ra · bly)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "desirably" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈzaɪ(j)əɹəbli⁄

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IPAdɪˈzaɪ(j)əɹəbli

Syllabesde·si·ra·bly

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How many syllables in "desirably"?: "desirably" has 4 syllabes (de - si - ra - bly).
How to divide "desirably"?: "desirably" divides into 4 parts: de · si · ra · bly.
Where is the stress in "desirably"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "desirably"?: Say each syllable slowly (de... si... ra... bly) and listen on SayItVid.