How many syllables in badly?

Syllables in badly

2

bad·ly

Badly has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say badly

Pronunciation/ˈbædli/
2 syllables, BAD-ly · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters5

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in badly?
Badly has two syllables.
How do you divide badly into syllables?
Badly divides as bad-ly.
Which syllable is stressed in badly?
The first syllable (BAD-ly).

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