How many syllables in elderly?
Syllables in elderly
3
el·der·ly
Elderly has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say elderly
| Pronunciation | /ˈɛldɚli/ 3 syllables, EL-der-ly · DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 7 |
To count it yourself, say elderly slowly and listen for each vowel sound: el, der, ly. Each beat is one syllable.
Near rhymes with elderly
Questions
- How many syllables are in elderly?
- Elderly has three syllables.
- How do you divide elderly into syllables?
- Elderly divides as el-der-ly.
- Which syllable is stressed in elderly?
- The first syllable (EL-der-ly).