How Many Syllables Are in "Really"?
really has 2 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
real-ly
- Word
- really
- Syllable count
- 2
- Pronunciation
- /ˈrɪ.li/
- Part of speech
- adverb
Definition
Truly or very.
Example sentence
The soup was really hot.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check. Usually two syllables; some speakers say three (re-al-ly).