How many syllables in wholly?

Syllables in wholly

2

whol·ly

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

How to say wholly

Pronunciation/ˈhoʊli/
2 syllables, WHOL-ly · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters6

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

Words that rhyme with wholly

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Questions

How many syllables are in wholly?
Wholly has two syllables.
How do you divide wholly into syllables?
Wholly divides as whol-ly.
Which syllable is stressed in wholly?
The first syllable (WHOL-ly).

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