How many syllables in probably?

Syllables in probably

3 or 2

prob·a·bly

Probably has three syllables, or two when said quickly. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say probably

Said as /ˈpɹɑbəˌbli/3 syllables, PROB-a-bly · DUM-da-da
Said as /ˈpɹɑbli/2 syllables · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say probably slowly and listen for each vowel sound: prob, a, bly. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in probably?
Probably has three syllables, or two when said quickly.
How do you divide probably into syllables?
Probably divides as prob-a-bly.
Which syllable is stressed in probably?
The first syllable (PROB-a-bly).

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