How many syllables are in "fitfully"?

"fitfully" has exactly 3 syllables. When spoken naturally, the sound breakdown is fit - ful - ly.

How do you divide "fitfully" into syllables?

"fitfully" is divided into 3 parts: fit · ful · ly. Syllable boundaries correspond to vowel nuclei and consonant phonotactics.

In standard English pronunciation, the primary stress falls on the designated emphasized syllable. Stress patterns alter vowel duration and loudness.

Practice saying each syllable slowly (fit... ful... ly), then blend them together with native speaker clips on SayItVid.

Quick Syllable Guide

3 Syllables

There are 3 syllables in "fitfully".

Syllable Division:fit·ful·ly

Syllable Stress & Rhythm

FIT-ful-ly(fit · ful · ly)● ○ ○

The primary stress in "fitfully" falls on the 1st syllable.

Phonetic IPA:⁄ˈfɪt.fəl.i⁄

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We can't find anybody who can help us to repair them. So we've got a couple of players that work fitfully and a few discs that are just about readable. So this is the 2011 remake of it, using all the original data that has been devised to work on a program on this

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How many syllables are in "fitfully"?: "fitfully" has exactly 3 syllables. When spoken naturally, the sound breakdown is fit - ful - ly.
How do you divide "fitfully" into syllables?: "fitfully" is divided into 3 parts: fit · ful · ly. Syllable boundaries correspond to vowel nuclei and consonant phonotactics.
Where is the primary stress located in "fitfully"?: In standard English pronunciation, the primary stress falls on the designated emphasized syllable. Stress patterns alter vowel duration and loudness.
How can I practice saying "fitfully" correctly?: Practice saying each syllable slowly (fit... ful... ly), then blend them together with native speaker clips on SayItVid.