How many syllables in "smoothly"?

"smoothly" has 2 syllabes (smooth - ly).

How to divide "smoothly"?

"smoothly" divides into 2 parts: smooth · ly.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"smoothly": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:smooth·ly

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SMOOTH-ly(smooth · ly)● ○

Stress in "smoothly" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsmuːðli⁄

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IPAˈsmuːðli

Syllabessmooth·ly

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