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firstly

How many syllables in firstly?

  2 syllables

Divide firstly into syllables:   first-ly
Stressed syllable in firstly:   first-ly
How to pronounce firstly:   furst-lee
How to say firstly:

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Synonyms for firstly


1 syllable
  • first
    3 syllables
    • to start with
    4 syllables
    • at the outset
    • to begin with
    5 syllables
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