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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable sud
  • 8 letters
Syllables
sud-den-ly: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: SUD-den-ly.
Pronunciation
/ˈsʌdənli/ 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 sud-denly.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide suddenly into syllables?

suddenly divides as sud-den-ly. sud-den-ly: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in suddenly?

Suddenly has 3 syllables (sud-den-ly).

Which syllable is stressed in suddenly?

The stressed syllable in suddenly is sud. The 1st syllable is stressed: SUD-den-ly.

How do you pronounce suddenly?

/ˈsʌdənli/ in American English.