How many syllables in "idly"?

"idly" has 2 lettergrepen (id - ly).

How to divide "idly"?

"idly" divides into 2 parts: id · ly.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"idly": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:id·ly

Hoofdklemtoon

ID-ly(id · ly)● ○

Stress in "idly" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈaɪd.li⁄

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IPAˈaɪd.li

Lettergrepenid·ly

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