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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable ma
  • 9 letters
Syllables
pri-ma-ri-ly: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: pri-MA-ri-ly.
Pronunciation
/praɪˈmɛrəli/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (2nd of 4), 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 pri-marily, prima-rily.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide primarily into syllables?

primarily divides as pri-ma-ri-ly. pri-ma-ri-ly: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in primarily?

Primarily has 4 syllables (pri-ma-ri-ly).

Which syllable is stressed in primarily?

The stressed syllable in primarily is ma. The 2nd syllable is stressed: pri-MA-ri-ly.

How do you pronounce primarily?

/praɪˈmɛrəli/ in American English.