How many syllables in rely?

Syllables in rely

2

re·ly

Rely has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say rely

Said as /ɹɪˈlaɪ/2 syllables, re-LY · da-DUM
Said as /ɹiˈlaɪ/2 syllables, re-LY · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters4

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

Words that rhyme with rely

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Questions

How many syllables are in rely?
Rely has two syllables.
How do you divide rely into syllables?
Rely divides as re-ly.
Which syllable is stressed in rely?
The second syllable (re-LY).

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