How many syllables in "perilously"?

"perilously" has 4 sylaby (pe - ri - lou - sly).

How to divide "perilously"?

"perilously" divides into 4 parts: pe · ri · lou · sly.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pe... ri... lou... sly) and listen on SayItVid.

Przewodnik po sylabach

4 Sylaby

"perilously": 4 sylaby.

Sylaby:pe·ri·lou·sly

Główny akcent

PE-ri-lou-sly(pe · ri · lou · sly)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "perilously" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɛr.ɪ.ləs.li⁄

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IPAˈpɛr.ɪ.ləs.li

Sylabype·ri·lou·sly

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How many syllables in "perilously"?: "perilously" has 4 sylaby (pe - ri - lou - sly).
How to divide "perilously"?: "perilously" divides into 4 parts: pe · ri · lou · sly.
Where is the stress in "perilously"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "perilously"?: Say each syllable slowly (pe... ri... lou... sly) and listen on SayItVid.