How many syllables in "deafly"?

"deafly" has 2 lettergrepen (dea - fly).

How to divide "deafly"?

"deafly" divides into 2 parts: dea · fly.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"deafly": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dea·fly

Hoofdklemtoon

DEA-fly(dea · fly)● ○

Stress in "deafly" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdɛfli⁄

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IPAˈdɛfli

Lettergrependea·fly

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