How many syllables in "dearly"?

"dearly" has 2 lettergrepen (dear - ly).

How to divide "dearly"?

"dearly" divides into 2 parts: dear · ly.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"dearly": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dear·ly

Hoofdklemtoon

DEAR-ly(dear · ly)● ○

Stress in "dearly" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdɪər.li⁄

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