How many syllables in awkwardly?

Syllables in awkwardly

3

awk·ward·ly

Awkwardly has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say awkwardly

Pronunciation/ˈɔkwɚdli/
3 syllables, AWK-ward-ly · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say awkwardly slowly and listen for each vowel sound: awk, ward, ly. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in awkwardly?
Awkwardly has three syllables.
How do you divide awkwardly into syllables?
Awkwardly divides as awk-ward-ly.
Which syllable is stressed in awkwardly?
The first syllable (AWK-ward-ly).

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