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softly

How many syllables in softly?

  2 syllables

Divide softly into syllables:   soft-ly
Stressed syllable in softly:   soft-ly
How to say softly:

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Synonyms for softly


2 syllables
  • dimly
  • feebly
  • kindly
  • subtly
  • faintly
  • gently
  • lightly
  • weakly
3 syllables
  • quietly
4 syllables
5 syllables
6 syllables
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