How many syllables in "mainly"?

"mainly" has 2 syllabes (main - ly).

How to divide "mainly"?

"mainly" divides into 2 parts: main · ly.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"mainly": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:main·ly

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MAIN-ly(main · ly)● ○

Stress in "mainly" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmeɪnli⁄

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IPAˈmeɪnli

Syllabesmain·ly

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