How many syllables in "relatively"?

"relatively" has 4 lettergrepen (rel - a - tive - ly).

How to divide "relatively"?

"relatively" divides into 4 parts: rel · a · tive · ly.

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

Say each syllable slowly (rel... a... tive... ly) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"relatively": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:rel·a·tive·ly

Hoofdklemtoon

REL-a-tive-ly(rel · a · tive · ly)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "relatively" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈrɛl.ə.tɪv.li⁄

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IPAˈrɛl.ə.tɪv.li

Lettergrepenrel·a·tive·ly

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You would be amazed how many times people are, I don't have that many Twitter followers relatively, but how many times people go, "Hey, so, this guy wants you to, like, tweet this thing for him. like, tweet this thing for him.

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