How many syllables in "gravely"?

"gravely" has 2 lettergrepen (grave - ly).

How to divide "gravely"?

"gravely" divides into 2 parts: grave · ly.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"gravely": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:grave·ly

Hoofdklemtoon

GRAVE-ly(grave · ly)● ○

Stress in "gravely" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɡreɪv.li⁄

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IPAˈɡreɪv.li

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