How many syllables in certainly?

Syllables in certainly

3

cer·tain·ly

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

How to say certainly

Pronunciation/ˈsɝtənli/
3 syllables, CER-tain-ly · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in certainly?
Certainly has three syllables.
How do you divide certainly into syllables?
Certainly divides as cer-tain-ly.
Which syllable is stressed in certainly?
The first syllable (CER-tain-ly).

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