How many syllables in softly?

Syllables in softly

2

soft·ly

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

How to say softly

Said as /ˈsɔftli/2 syllables, SOFT-ly · DUM-da
Said as /ˈsɔfli/2 syllables, SOFT-ly · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters6

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in softly?
Softly has two syllables.
How do you divide softly into syllables?
Softly divides as soft-ly.
Which syllable is stressed in softly?
The first syllable (SOFT-ly).

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