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merely

Syllables: mere-ly: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable: The 1st syllable is stressed: MERE-ly.
Pronunciation: /ˈmɪrli/ in American English.
Stress position: The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break: Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

Words that rhyme with merely

How do you divide merely into syllables?

merely divides as mere-ly. mere-ly: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in merely?

Merely has 2 syllables (mere-ly).

Which syllable is stressed in merely?

The stressed syllable in merely is mere. The 1st syllable is stressed: MERE-ly.

How do you pronounce merely?

/ˈmɪrli/ in American English.