How many syllables in poorly?

Syllables in poorly

2

poor·ly

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

How to say poorly

Pronunciation/ˈpuɹli/
2 syllables, POOR-ly · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters6

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in poorly?
Poorly has two syllables.
How do you divide poorly into syllables?
Poorly divides as poor-ly.
Which syllable is stressed in poorly?
The first syllable (POOR-ly).

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