How many syllables in "likely"?

"likely" has 2 lettergrepen (like - ly).

How to divide "likely"?

"likely" divides into 2 parts: like · ly.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"likely": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:like·ly

Hoofdklemtoon

LIKE-ly(like · ly)● ○

Stress in "likely" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlaɪkli⁄

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IPAˈlaɪkli

Lettergrepenlike·ly

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