How many syllables in "loosely"?

"loosely" has 2 lettergrepen (loose - ly).

How to divide "loosely"?

"loosely" divides into 2 parts: loose · ly.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"loosely": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:loose·ly

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LOOSE-ly(loose · ly)● ○

Stress in "loosely" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈluːsli⁄

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IPAˈluːsli

Lettergrepenloose·ly

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