How many syllables in professionally?
Syllables in professionally
5 or 4
pro·fes·sion·al·ly
Professionally has five syllables, or four when said quickly. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say professionally
| Said as /pɹəˈfɛʃənəli/ | 5 syllables, pro-FES-sion-al-ly · da-DUM-da-da-da |
|---|---|
| Said as /pɹəˈfɛʃnəli/ | 4 syllables · da-DUM-da-da |
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 14 |
To count it yourself, say professionally slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pro, fes, sion, al, ly. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with professionally
- congressionally
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Questions
- How many syllables are in professionally?
- Professionally has five syllables, or four when said quickly.
- How do you divide professionally into syllables?
- Professionally divides as pro-fes-sion-al-ly.
- Which syllable is stressed in professionally?
- The second syllable (pro-FES-sion-al-ly).