How many syllables in "swiftly"?

"swiftly" has 2 lettergrepen (swift - ly).

How to divide "swiftly"?

"swiftly" divides into 2 parts: swift · ly.

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

Say each syllable slowly (swift... ly) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"swiftly": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:swift·ly

Hoofdklemtoon

SWIFT-ly(swift · ly)● ○

Stress in "swiftly" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈswɪft.li⁄

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IPAˈswɪft.li

Lettergrepenswift·ly

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