How many syllables in "merely"?

"merely" has 2 sillabe (mere - ly).

How to divide "merely"?

"merely" divides into 2 parts: mere · ly.

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

Say each syllable slowly (mere... ly) and listen on SayItVid.

Guida alle sillabe

2 Sillabe

"merely": 2 sillabe.

Sillabe:mere·ly

Accento primario

MERE-ly(mere · ly)● ○

Stress in "merely" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmɪər.li⁄

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IPAˈmɪər.li

Sillabemere·ly

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