How many syllables in "profoundly"?

"profoundly" has 3 lettergrepen (pro - found - ly).

How to divide "profoundly"?

"profoundly" divides into 3 parts: pro · found · ly.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"profoundly": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pro·found·ly

Hoofdklemtoon

pro-FOUND-ly(pro · found · ly)○ ● ○

Stress in "profoundly" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄prəˈfaʊnd.li⁄

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IPAprəˈfaʊnd.li

Lettergrepenpro·found·ly

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