How many syllables in suddenly?

Syllables in suddenly

3

sud·den·ly

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

How to say suddenly

Pronunciation/ˈsʌdənli/
3 syllables, SUD-den-ly · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in suddenly?
Suddenly has three syllables.
How do you divide suddenly into syllables?
Suddenly divides as sud-den-ly.
Which syllable is stressed in suddenly?
The first syllable (SUD-den-ly).

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