How many syllables in "hellishly"?

"hellishly" has 3 lettergrepen (hel - lis - hly).

How to divide "hellishly"?

"hellishly" divides into 3 parts: hel · lis · hly.

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

Say each syllable slowly (hel... lis... hly) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"hellishly": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:hel·lis·hly

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HEL-lis-hly(hel · lis · hly)● ○ ○

Stress in "hellishly" falls on 1st syllable.

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Lettergrepenhel·lis·hly

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