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sternly

How many syllables in sternly?

  2 syllables

Divide sternly into syllables:   stern-ly
Stressed syllable in sternly:   stern-ly
How to say sternly:

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Synonyms for sternly


2 syllables
  • dourly
  • firmly
  • grimly
  • harshly
  • fiercely
  • gravely
  • gruffly
  • strictly
3 syllables
4 syllables
7 syllables
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