How many syllables in needlessly?

Syllables in needlessly

3

need·less·ly

Needlessly has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say needlessly

Pronunciation/ˈnidləsli/
3 syllables, NEED-less-ly · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters10

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in needlessly?
Needlessly has three syllables.
How do you divide needlessly into syllables?
Needlessly divides as need-less-ly.
Which syllable is stressed in needlessly?
The first syllable (NEED-less-ly).

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