How many syllables in "homily"?

"homily" has 3 lettergrepen (hom - i - ly).

How to divide "homily"?

"homily" divides into 3 parts: hom · i · ly.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"homily": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:hom·i·ly

Hoofdklemtoon

HOM-i-ly(hom · i · ly)● ○ ○

Stress in "homily" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhɒmɪli⁄

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IPAˈhɒmɪli

Lettergrepenhom·i·ly

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