How many syllables in "plainly"?

"plainly" has 2 syllabes (plain - ly).

How to divide "plainly"?

"plainly" divides into 2 parts: plain · ly.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"plainly": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:plain·ly

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PLAIN-ly(plain · ly)● ○

Stress in "plainly" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpleɪn.li⁄

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IPAˈpleɪn.li

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