How many syllables in "earnestly"?

"earnestly" has 3 음절 (ear - nest - ly).

How to divide "earnestly"?

"earnestly" divides into 3 parts: ear · nest · ly.

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

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

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3 음절

"earnestly": 3 음절.

음절:ear·nest·ly

제1강세

EAR-nest-ly(ear · nest · ly)● ○ ○

Stress in "earnestly" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɜːrnɪstli⁄

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