How Many Syllables Are in "Quietly"?
quietly has 3 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
qui-et-ly
- Word
- quietly
- Syllable count
- 3
- Pronunciation
- /ˈkwaɪ.ət.li/
- Part of speech
- adverb
Definition
In a way that makes little or no noise.
Example sentence
The elephant walked quietly through the garden.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Editorial pronunciation review (common American English).