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mostly

How many syllables in mostly?

  2 syllables

Divide mostly into syllables:   most-ly
Stressed syllable in mostly:   most-ly
How to pronounce mostly:   mohst-lee
How to say mostly:

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Synonyms for mostly


2 syllables
  • chiefly
  • mainly
  • largely
3 syllables
  • as a rule
  • commonly
4 syllables
5 syllables
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What rhymes with mostly

2 syllables
  • closely
  • grossly
  • ghostly
  • hostly
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