How many syllables in lonely?

Syllables in lonely

2

lone·ly

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

How to say lonely

Pronunciation/ˈloʊnli/
2 syllables, LONE-ly · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters6

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in lonely?
Lonely has two syllables.
How do you divide lonely into syllables?
Lonely divides as lone-ly.
Which syllable is stressed in lonely?
The first syllable (LONE-ly).

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