How many syllables in "emily"?

"emily" has 3 lettergrepen (em - i - ly).

How to divide "emily"?

"emily" divides into 3 parts: em · i · ly.

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

Say each syllable slowly (em... i... ly) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"emily": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:em·i·ly

Hoofdklemtoon

EM-i-ly(em · i · ly)● ○ ○

Stress in "emily" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɛm.ɪ.li⁄

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IPAˈɛm.ɪ.li

Lettergrepenem·i·ly

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