How many syllables in "pointedly"?

"pointedly" has 3 lettergrepen (point - ed - ly).

How to divide "pointedly"?

"pointedly" divides into 3 parts: point · ed · ly.

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

Say each syllable slowly (point... ed... ly) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"pointedly": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:point·ed·ly

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POINT-ed-ly(point · ed · ly)● ○ ○

Stress in "pointedly" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɔɪntɪdli⁄

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IPAˈpɔɪntɪdli

Lettergrepenpoint·ed·ly

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