How many syllables in "perfectly"?

"perfectly" has 3 lettergrepen (per - fect - ly).

How to divide "perfectly"?

"perfectly" divides into 3 parts: per · fect · ly.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"perfectly": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:per·fect·ly

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PER-fect-ly(per · fect · ly)● ○ ○

Stress in "perfectly" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɜːrfɪktli⁄

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IPAˈpɜːrfɪktli

Lettergrepenper·fect·ly

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How many syllables in "perfectly"?: "perfectly" has 3 lettergrepen (per - fect - ly).
How to divide "perfectly"?: "perfectly" divides into 3 parts: per · fect · ly.
Where is the stress in "perfectly"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "perfectly"?: Say each syllable slowly (per... fect... ly) and listen on SayItVid.