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politely

How many syllables in politely?

  3 syllables

Divide politely into syllables:   po-lite-ly
Stressed syllable in politely:   po-lite-ly
How to say politely:

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    What rhymes with politely

    2 syllables
    • brightly
    • lightly
    • rightly
    • slightly
    • tightly
    3 syllables
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