How many syllables in thoroughly?

Syllables in thoroughly

3

thor·ough·ly

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

How to say thoroughly

Pronunciation/ˈθɝoʊli/
3 syllables, THOR-ough-ly · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters10

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in thoroughly?
Thoroughly has three syllables.
How do you divide thoroughly into syllables?
Thoroughly divides as thor-ough-ly.
Which syllable is stressed in thoroughly?
The first syllable (THOR-ough-ly).

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