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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable rare
  • 6 letters
Syllables
rare-ly: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: RARE-ly.
Pronunciation
/ˈrɛrli/ 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).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide rarely into syllables?

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

How many syllables are in rarely?

Rarely has 2 syllables (rare-ly).

Which syllable is stressed in rarely?

The stressed syllable in rarely is rare. The 1st syllable is stressed: RARE-ly.

How do you pronounce rarely?

/ˈrɛrli/ in American English.