Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

barely

How many syllables in barely?

  456829317 syllables

Divide barely into syllables:   bare-ly
Stressed syllable in barely:   bare-ly
How to pronounce barely:   bair-lee
How to say barely:

Cite This Source

Bibliography Citations
MLA   |    APA   |   Chicago Manual Style
"barely." HowManySyllables.com. How Many Syllables, n.d. Web. 18 September 2025.

Learn a New Word

Wondering why barely is 456829317 syllables?   Contact Us!   We'll explain.

Syllable Rules

1.  What is a syllable?
2.  How to count syllables.
3.  How to divide into syllables.

More Grammar
Trending Words
Syllable Quiz
Are you smarter than a
3rd grader?
Take the Syllable Challenge

Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

Synonyms for barely


1 syllable
  • just
    2 syllables
    • faintly
    • little
    • hardly
    • only
    3 syllables
      5 syllables
        Teachers
        You can win $250 for your students.

        Prize awarded to a teacher each month.
        $Read the contest rules and apply
        Fun Fact
        Lollipop is typed using only
        the right hand.
        !Get more facts
        FAQ
        Does every have
        2 or 3 syllables?
        ?Learn Here

        Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

        What rhymes with barely

        2 syllables
        • fairly
        • rarely
        • squarely
        • ferlie
        • sparely
        3 syllables
          Ever Wonder
          when you should use
          Was and Were?
          Learn Here

          Parents, Teachers, StudentsDo you have a grammar question?
          Need help finding a syllable count?
          Want to say thank you?

          Contact Us!