How many syllables in "ruefully"?

"ruefully" has 3 syllabes (rue - ful - ly).

How to divide "ruefully"?

"ruefully" divides into 3 parts: rue · ful · ly.

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

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Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"ruefully": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:rue·ful·ly

Accent principal

RUE-ful-ly(rue · ful · ly)● ○ ○

Stress in "ruefully" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈruː.fə.li⁄

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IPAˈruː.fə.li

Syllabesrue·ful·ly

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