How many syllables in "superbly"?

"superbly" has 3 lettergrepen (su - per - bly).

How to divide "superbly"?

"superbly" divides into 3 parts: su · per · bly.

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

Say each syllable slowly (su... per... bly) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"superbly": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:su·per·bly

Hoofdklemtoon

su-PER-bly(su · per · bly)○ ● ○

Stress in "superbly" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄suːˈpɜːr.bli⁄

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IPAsuːˈpɜːr.bli

Lettergrepensu·per·bly

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