How many syllables in bitterly?
Syllables in bitterly
3
bit·ter·ly
Bitterly has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say bitterly
| Pronunciation | /ˈbɪtɚli/ 3 syllables, BIT-ter-ly · DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say bitterly slowly and listen for each vowel sound: bit, ter, ly. Each beat is one syllable.
Near rhymes with bitterly
- slippery
- liturgy
- hickory
- trickery
- glittery
- jittery
- wittily
- history
- literally
- victory
- officially
- initially
- mystery
- politically
- utterly
- critically
Questions
- How many syllables are in bitterly?
- Bitterly has three syllables.
- How do you divide bitterly into syllables?
- Bitterly divides as bit-ter-ly.
- Which syllable is stressed in bitterly?
- The first syllable (BIT-ter-ly).