How many syllables in "ruefully"?

"ruefully" has 3 음절 (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.

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

음절 가이드

3 음절

"ruefully": 3 음절.

음절:rue·ful·ly

제1강세

RUE-ful-ly(rue · ful · ly)● ○ ○

Stress in "ruefully" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈruː.fə.li⁄

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자동 재생

IPAˈruː.fə.li

음절rue·ful·ly

문맥 속에서 듣기US

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키보드 단축키: ← 이전, → 다음, R 다시 재생 • Press L to loop sentence • Space to pause/resume

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How many syllables in "ruefully"?: "ruefully" has 3 음절 (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.