How many syllables in "roughly"?

"roughly" has 2 syllabes (rough - ly).

How to divide "roughly"?

"roughly" divides into 2 parts: rough · ly.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"roughly": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:rough·ly

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ROUGH-ly(rough · ly)● ○

Stress in "roughly" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈrʌf.li⁄

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IPAˈrʌf.li

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