How many syllables in "surly"?

"surly" has 2 lettergrepen (sur - ly).

How to divide "surly"?

"surly" divides into 2 parts: sur · ly.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"surly": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sur·ly

Hoofdklemtoon

SUR-ly(sur · ly)● ○

Stress in "surly" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɜːrli⁄

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IPAˈsɜːrli

Lettergrepensur·ly

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How many syllables in "surly"?: "surly" has 2 lettergrepen (sur - ly).
How to divide "surly"?: "surly" divides into 2 parts: sur · ly.
Where is the stress in "surly"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "surly"?: Say each syllable slowly (sur... ly) and listen on SayItVid.