How many syllables in "optionally"?

"optionally" has 4 lettergrepen (op - tio - nal - ly).

How to divide "optionally"?

"optionally" divides into 4 parts: op · tio · nal · ly.

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

Say each syllable slowly (op... tio... nal... ly) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"optionally": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:op·tio·nal·ly

Hoofdklemtoon

OP-tio-nal-ly(op · tio · nal · ly)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "optionally" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɑpʃənəli⁄

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IPAˈɑpʃənəli

Lettergrepenop·tio·nal·ly

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