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hopefully

How many syllables in hopefully?

  3 syllables

Divide hopefully into syllables:   hope-ful-ly
Stressed syllable in hopefully:   hope-ful-ly
How to pronounce hopefully:   hohp-fuh-lee
How to say hopefully:

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Synonyms for hopefully


4 syllables
  • expectantly
  • with any luck
5 syllables
  • with a bit of luck
    6 syllables
    • with anticipation
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