How many syllables in "heavenly"?

"heavenly" has 3 lettergrepen (heav - en - ly).

How to divide "heavenly"?

"heavenly" divides into 3 parts: heav · en · ly.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"heavenly": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:heav·en·ly

Hoofdklemtoon

HEAV-en-ly(heav · en · ly)● ○ ○

Stress in "heavenly" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhɛv.ən.li⁄

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IPAˈhɛv.ən.li

Lettergrepenheav·en·ly

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