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placidly

How many syllables in placidly?

  3 syllables

Divide placidly into syllables:   plac-id-ly
Stressed syllable in placidly:   plac-id-ly
How to say placidly:

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Synonyms for placidly


2 syllables
  • calmly
  • kindly
  • gently
  • meekly
3 syllables
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