How many syllables in sparsely?

Syllables in sparsely

2

sparse·ly

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

How to say sparsely

Pronunciation/ˈspɑɹsli/
2 syllables, SPARSE-ly · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

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

Words that rhyme with sparsely

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Questions

How many syllables are in sparsely?
Sparsely has two syllables.
How do you divide sparsely into syllables?
Sparsely divides as sparse-ly.
Which syllable is stressed in sparsely?
The first syllable (SPARSE-ly).

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