How many syllables in formerly?
Syllables in formerly
3
for·mer·ly
Formerly has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say formerly
| Pronunciation | /ˈfɔɹmɚli/ 3 syllables, FOR-mer-ly · DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say formerly slowly and listen for each vowel sound: for, mer, ly. Each beat is one syllable.
Near rhymes with formerly
- normally
- formally
- quarterly
- orderly
- disorderly
- informally
- abnormally
- northerly
- ornery
- morally
- enormously
- armory
- orally
- normalcy
- statutorily
- orrery
Questions
- How many syllables are in formerly?
- Formerly has three syllables.
- How do you divide formerly into syllables?
- Formerly divides as for-mer-ly.
- Which syllable is stressed in formerly?
- The first syllable (FOR-mer-ly).