How many syllables in "portly"?

"portly" has 2 syllabes (port - ly).

How to divide "portly"?

"portly" divides into 2 parts: port · ly.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"portly": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:port·ly

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PORT-ly(port · ly)● ○

Stress in "portly" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɔːrtli⁄

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IPAˈpɔːrtli

Syllabesport·ly

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