How many syllables in "perversely"?

"perversely" has 3 lettergrepen (per - verse - ly).

How to divide "perversely"?

"perversely" divides into 3 parts: per · verse · ly.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"perversely": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:per·verse·ly

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per-VERSE-ly(per · verse · ly)○ ● ○

Stress in "perversely" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄pərˈvɜːrsli⁄

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Lettergrepenper·verse·ly

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