How many syllables in "correctly"?

"correctly" has 3 sílabas (cor - rect - ly).

How to divide "correctly"?

"correctly" divides into 3 parts: cor · rect · ly.

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

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

Guia de Sílabas

3 Sílabas

"correctly": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:cor·rect·ly

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cor-RECT-ly(cor · rect · ly)○ ● ○

Stress in "correctly" falls on 2nd syllable.

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