How many syllables in "ghostly"?

"ghostly" has 2 sílabas (ghost - ly).

How to divide "ghostly"?

"ghostly" divides into 2 parts: ghost · ly.

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

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

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2 Sílabas

"ghostly": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:ghost·ly

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GHOST-ly(ghost · ly)● ○

Stress in "ghostly" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɡoʊst.li⁄

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