How many syllables in specially?

Syllables in specially

3 or 2

spe·cial·ly

Specially has three syllables, or two when said quickly. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say specially

Said as /ˈspɛʃəli/3 syllables, SPE-cial-ly · DUM-da-da
Said as /ˈspɛʃli/2 syllables · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

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

Words that rhyme with specially

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Questions

How many syllables are in specially?
Specially has three syllables, or two when said quickly.
How do you divide specially into syllables?
Specially divides as spe-cial-ly.
Which syllable is stressed in specially?
The first syllable (SPE-cial-ly).

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