How Many Syllables Are in "Finally"?

finally has 3 syllables.

Syllable breakdown

fi-nal-ly

Word
finally
Syllable count
3
Pronunciation
/ˈfaɪ.nə.li/
Part of speech
adverb

Definition

After a long time; at last.

Example sentence

The bus finally arrived.

Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..

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