How many syllables in surely?

Syllables in surely

2

sure·ly

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

How to say surely

Pronunciation/ˈʃʊɹli/
2 syllables, SURE-ly · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters6

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in surely?
Surely has two syllables.
How do you divide surely into syllables?
Surely divides as sure-ly.
Which syllable is stressed in surely?
The first syllable (SURE-ly).

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