How many syllables in "sincerely"?

"sincerely" has 3 lettergrepen (sin - cere - ly).

How to divide "sincerely"?

"sincerely" divides into 3 parts: sin · cere · ly.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"sincerely": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sin·cere·ly

Hoofdklemtoon

SIN-cere-ly(sin · cere · ly)● ○ ○

Stress in "sincerely" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄sɪnˈsɪrli⁄

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Lettergrepensin·cere·ly

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