How many syllables in correctly?

Syllables in correctly

3

cor·rect·ly

Correctly has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say correctly

Pronunciation/kɚˈɛktli/
3 syllables, cor-RECT-ly · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in correctly?
Correctly has three syllables.
How do you divide correctly into syllables?
Correctly divides as cor-rect-ly.
Which syllable is stressed in correctly?
The second syllable (cor-RECT-ly).

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