How many syllables in directly?
Syllables in directly
3
di·rect·ly
Directly has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say directly
| Said as /dɚˈɛktli/ | 3 syllables, di-RECT-ly · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Said as /diˈɹɛkli/ | 3 syllables, di-RECT-ly · da-DUM-da |
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say directly slowly and listen for each vowel sound: di, rect, ly. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with directly
Questions
- How many syllables are in directly?
- Directly has three syllables.
- How do you divide directly into syllables?
- Directly divides as di-rect-ly.
- Which syllable is stressed in directly?
- The second syllable (di-RECT-ly).