Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

vainly

How many syllables in vainly?

  2 syllables

Divide vainly into syllables:   vain-ly
Stressed syllable in vainly:   vain-ly
How to say vainly:

Cite This Source

Bibliography Citations
MLA   |    APA   |   Chicago Manual Style
"vainly." HowManySyllables.com. How Many Syllables, n.d. Web. 08 November 2026.

Learn a New Word

Wondering why vainly 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
Grammar Quiz
Which should you use
its or it's?
Take the Grammar Quiz

Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

Synonyms for vainly


2 syllables
  • in vain
    3 syllables
      4 syllables
      • frivolously
      • to no purpose
      • to no avail
      5 syllables
      Let Teachers Teach™ Contest
      One $250 prize is awarded
      to one teacher, every month,
      to help teachers teach their students.
      $Read the contest rules and apply
      Fun Fact
      Pennsylvania and Louisiana are the only states with 5 syllables.
      !See more facts
      Grammar
      When should you
      use a period ( . )?
      ?Learn Here

      Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

      What rhymes with vainly

      2 syllables
      • mainly
      • thegnly
      Ever Wonder
      What's the difference between
      Then and Than?
      Find Out Here

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

      Contact Us!