Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

shortly

How many syllables in shortly?

  2 syllables

Divide shortly into syllables:   short-ly
Stressed syllable in shortly:   short-ly
How to pronounce shortly:   shawrt-lee
How to say shortly:

Cite This Source

Bibliography Citations
MLA   |    APA   |   Chicago Manual Style
"shortly." HowManySyllables.com. How Many Syllables, n.d. Web. 12 June 2026.

Learn a New Word

Wondering why shortly is 2 syllables?   Contact Us!   We'll explain.

Syllable Rules

1.  What is a syllable?
2.  How to count syllables.
3.  How to divide into syllables.

More Grammar
Trending Words
Syllable Quiz
Can you divide
vacuum into syllables?
Take the Syllable Quiz

Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

Synonyms for shortly


1 syllable
  • soon
    2 syllables
    • anon
    • brusquely
    • later
    • tersely
    • briskly
    • curtly
    • sharply
    3 syllables
    • abruptly
    • in a while
    4 syllables
    • in a minute
    • in a moment
    Let Teachers Teach™ Contest
    How could $250 help your students?

    Prize awarded to a teacher each month.
    $Read the contest rules and apply
    Fun Fact
    “Orange” became the term for
    a fruit in the 13th century.
    !Get more facts
    FAQ
    Does ratio have
    2 or 3 syllables?
    ?Learn Here

    Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

    What rhymes with shortly

    2 syllables
    • courtly
    • portly
    Did You Know
    dogs = many dogs
    dog's = belongs to one dog
    dogs' = belongs to many dogs
    Learn Why

    Parents, Teachers, StudentsDo you have a grammar question?
    Need help finding a syllable count?
    Want to say thank you?

    Contact Us!