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  • 3 syllables
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  • 8 letters
Syllables
for-mer-ly: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: FOR-mer-ly.
Pronunciation
/ˈfɔrmɚli/ 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 for-merly.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide formerly into syllables?

formerly divides as for-mer-ly. for-mer-ly: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in formerly?

Formerly has 3 syllables (for-mer-ly).

Which syllable is stressed in formerly?

The stressed syllable in formerly is for. The 1st syllable is stressed: FOR-mer-ly.

How do you pronounce formerly?

/ˈfɔrmɚli/ in American English.