How many syllables in properly?

Syllables in properly

3

prop·er·ly

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

How to say properly

Pronunciation/ˈpɹɑpɚli/
3 syllables, PROP-er-ly · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

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

Words that rhyme with properly

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Questions

How many syllables are in properly?
Properly has three syllables.
How do you divide properly into syllables?
Properly divides as prop-er-ly.
Which syllable is stressed in properly?
The first syllable (PROP-er-ly).

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