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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable prop
  • 8 letters
Syllables
prop-er-ly: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: PROP-er-ly.
Pronunciation
/ˈprɑpɚli/ 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 prop-erly.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide properly into syllables?

properly divides as prop-er-ly. prop-er-ly: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in properly?

Properly has 3 syllables (prop-er-ly).

Which syllable is stressed in properly?

The stressed syllable in properly is prop. The 1st syllable is stressed: PROP-er-ly.

How do you pronounce properly?

/ˈprɑpɚli/ in American English.