How many syllables in "wisely"?

"wisely" has 2 lettergrepen (wise - ly).

How to divide "wisely"?

"wisely" divides into 2 parts: wise · ly.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"wisely": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:wise·ly

Hoofdklemtoon

WISE-ly(wise · ly)● ○

Stress in "wisely" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈwaɪz.li⁄

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IPAˈwaɪz.li

Lettergrepenwise·ly

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