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carefully

How many syllables in carefully?

  3 syllables

Divide carefully into syllables:   care-ful-ly
Stressed syllable in carefully:   care-ful-ly
How to say carefully:

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Synonyms for carefully


2 syllables
  • closely
  • gently
  • wisely
  • deftly
  • safely
  • with care
3 syllables
4 syllables
5 syllables
6 syllables
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