How many syllables in smoothly?
Syllables in smoothly
2
smooth·ly
Smoothly has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say smoothly
| Pronunciation | /ˈsmuðli/ 2 syllables, SMOOTH-ly · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say smoothly slowly and listen for each vowel sound: smooth, ly. Each beat is one syllable.
Near rhymes with smoothly
- hugely
- loosely
- profusely
- movie
- absolutely
- truly
- newly
- duly
- acutely
- groovy
- unruly
- unduly
- cruelly
- rudely
- resolutely
- crudely
Questions
- How many syllables are in smoothly?
- Smoothly has two syllables.
- How do you divide smoothly into syllables?
- Smoothly divides as smooth-ly.
- Which syllable is stressed in smoothly?
- The first syllable (SMOOTH-ly).