How many syllables in "literally"?

"literally" has 4 lettergrepen (lit - er - al - ly).

How to divide "literally"?

"literally" divides into 4 parts: lit · er · al · ly.

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

Say each syllable slowly (lit... er... al... ly) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"literally": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:lit·er·al·ly

Hoofdklemtoon

LIT-er-al-ly(lit · er · al · ly)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "literally" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlɪt.ər.ə.li⁄

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IPAˈlɪt.ər.ə.li

Lettergrepenlit·er·al·ly

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