How many syllables in sadly?

Syllables in sadly

2

sad·ly

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

How to say sadly

Pronunciation/ˈsædli/
2 syllables, SAD-ly · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters5

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in sadly?
Sadly has two syllables.
How do you divide sadly into syllables?
Sadly divides as sad-ly.
Which syllable is stressed in sadly?
The first syllable (SAD-ly).

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