How many syllables in lively?
Syllables in lively
2
live·ly
Lively has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say lively
| Pronunciation | /ˈlaɪvli/ 2 syllables, LIVE-ly · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 6 |
To count it yourself, say lively slowly and listen for each vowel sound: live, ly. Each beat is one syllable.
Near rhymes with lively
- precisely
- nicely
- ivory
- wisely
- concisely
- blithely
- unwisely
- likely
- highly
- slightly
- widely
- unlikely
- genuinely
- diary
- lightly
- timely
Questions
- How many syllables are in lively?
- Lively has two syllables.
- How do you divide lively into syllables?
- Lively divides as live-ly.
- Which syllable is stressed in lively?
- The first syllable (LIVE-ly).