How many syllables in "safely"?

"safely" has 2 syllabes (safe - ly).

How to divide "safely"?

"safely" divides into 2 parts: safe · ly.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"safely": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:safe·ly

Accent principal

SAFE-ly(safe · ly)● ○

Stress in "safely" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈseɪf.li⁄

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IPAˈseɪf.li

Syllabessafe·ly

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