How many syllables in "benignly"?

"benignly" has 3 lettergrepen (be - nign - ly).

How to divide "benignly"?

"benignly" divides into 3 parts: be · nign · ly.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"benignly": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:be·nign·ly

Hoofdklemtoon

be-NIGN-ly(be · nign · ly)○ ● ○

Stress in "benignly" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄bɪˈnaɪn.li⁄

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Lettergrepenbe·nign·ly

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