How Many Syllables Are in "Usually"?
usually has 4 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
u-su-al-ly
- Word
- usually
- Syllable count
- 4
- Pronunciation
- /ˈju.ʒə.wə.li/
- Part of speech
- adverb
Definition
In the way that happens most of the time.
Example sentence
We usually eat dinner at six.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check. Four syllables in careful speech; often said with three (use-ya-lee).