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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable sad
  • 5 letters
Syllables
sad-ly: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: SAD-ly.
Pronunciation
/ˈsædli/ 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 sadly into syllables?

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

How many syllables are in sadly?

Sadly has 2 syllables (sad-ly).

Which syllable is stressed in sadly?

The stressed syllable in sadly is sad. The 1st syllable is stressed: SAD-ly.

How do you pronounce sadly?

/ˈsædli/ in American English.