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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable ly
  • 4 letters
Syllables
re-ly: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: re-LY.
Pronunciation
/rɪˈlaɪ/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
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 rely into syllables?

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

How many syllables are in rely?

Rely has 2 syllables (re-ly).

Which syllable is stressed in rely?

The stressed syllable in rely is ly. The 2nd syllable is stressed: re-LY.

How do you pronounce rely?

/rɪˈlaɪ/ in American English.