How many syllables in plainly?

Syllables in plainly

2

plain·ly

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

How to say plainly

Pronunciation/ˈpleɪnli/
2 syllables, PLAIN-ly · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in plainly?
Plainly has two syllables.
How do you divide plainly into syllables?
Plainly divides as plain-ly.
Which syllable is stressed in plainly?
The first syllable (PLAIN-ly).

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