How many syllables in "boldly"?

"boldly" has 2 lettergrepen (bold - ly).

How to divide "boldly"?

"boldly" divides into 2 parts: bold · ly.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"boldly": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bold·ly

Hoofdklemtoon

BOLD-ly(bold · ly)● ○

Stress in "boldly" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈboʊd.li⁄

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IPAˈboʊd.li

Lettergrepenbold·ly

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