How many syllables in "importantly"?

"importantly" has 4 lettergrepen (im - por - tant - ly).

How to divide "importantly"?

"importantly" divides into 4 parts: im · por · tant · ly.

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

Say each syllable slowly (im... por... tant... ly) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"importantly": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:im·por·tant·ly

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im-POR-tant-ly(im · por · tant · ly)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "importantly" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪmˈpɔːrtəntli⁄

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Lettergrepenim·por·tant·ly

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How many syllables in "importantly"?: "importantly" has 4 lettergrepen (im - por - tant - ly).
How to divide "importantly"?: "importantly" divides into 4 parts: im · por · tant · ly.
Where is the stress in "importantly"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "importantly"?: Say each syllable slowly (im... por... tant... ly) and listen on SayItVid.