How many syllables in "fiercely"?

"fiercely" has 2 lettergrepen (fierce - ly).

How to divide "fiercely"?

"fiercely" divides into 2 parts: fierce · ly.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"fiercely": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:fierce·ly

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FIERCE-ly(fierce · ly)● ○

Stress in "fiercely" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈfɪərsli⁄

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IPAˈfɪərsli

Lettergrepenfierce·ly

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