How many syllables in safely?

Syllables in safely

2

safe·ly

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

How to say safely

Pronunciation/ˈseɪfli/
2 syllables, SAFE-ly · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters6

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

Near rhymes with safely

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Questions

How many syllables are in safely?
Safely has two syllables.
How do you divide safely into syllables?
Safely divides as safe-ly.
Which syllable is stressed in safely?
The first syllable (SAFE-ly).

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