How many syllables in "merrily"?

"merrily" has 3 syllabes (mer - ri - ly).

How to divide "merrily"?

"merrily" divides into 3 parts: mer · ri · ly.

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

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

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"merrily": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:mer·ri·ly

Accent principal

MER-ri-ly(mer · ri · ly)● ○ ○

Stress in "merrily" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmɛrɪli⁄

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Syllabesmer·ri·ly

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