How many syllables in lightly?

Syllables in lightly

2

light·ly

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

How to say lightly

Pronunciation/ˈlaɪtli/
2 syllables, LIGHT-ly · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

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

Words that rhyme with lightly

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Questions

How many syllables are in lightly?
Lightly has two syllables.
How do you divide lightly into syllables?
Lightly divides as light-ly.
Which syllable is stressed in lightly?
The first syllable (LIGHT-ly).

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