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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable el
  • 7 letters
Syllables
el-der-ly: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: EL-der-ly.
Pronunciation
/ˈɛldɚli/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as el-derly.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide elderly into syllables?

elderly divides as el-der-ly. el-der-ly: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in elderly?

Elderly has 3 syllables (el-der-ly).

Which syllable is stressed in elderly?

The stressed syllable in elderly is el. The 1st syllable is stressed: EL-der-ly.

How do you pronounce elderly?

/ˈɛldɚli/ in American English.