How many syllables in violently?

Syllables in violently

4 or 3

vi·o·lent·ly

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

How to say violently

Said as /ˈvaɪələntli/4 syllables, VI-o-lent-ly · DUM-da-da-da
Said as /ˈvaɪləntli/3 syllables · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say violently slowly and listen for each vowel sound: vi, o, lent, ly. Each beat is one syllable.

Questions

How many syllables are in violently?
Violently has four syllables, or three when said quickly.
How do you divide violently into syllables?
Violently divides as vi-o-lent-ly.
Which syllable is stressed in violently?
The first syllable (VI-o-lent-ly).

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