How many syllables in "distinctly"?

"distinctly" has 3 lettergrepen (dis - tinct - ly).

How to divide "distinctly"?

"distinctly" divides into 3 parts: dis · tinct · ly.

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

Say each syllable slowly (dis... tinct... ly) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"distinctly": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dis·tinct·ly

Hoofdklemtoon

dis-TINCT-ly(dis · tinct · ly)○ ● ○

Stress in "distinctly" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈstɪŋktli⁄

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Lettergrependis·tinct·ly

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