shelly
adjectiveHow many syllables in shelly?
There are 2 syllables in the word shelly.How to pronounce shelly:
Definition of shelly:
- shelly (adjective):
- abounding in or covered with shells
Here are some other common 2-syllable words.
- shelby
- sheeny
- shearing
- shayla
- shavuot
- shara
- shaper
- shanty
- shanti
- shankar
- shambles
- shaman
- shakti
- shahrzad
- shadrach
- shadows
- shackle
- seychelles
- sevrel
- servile
- serum
- serein
- seraphs
- sera
- seprate
- sentience
- sentenced
- sended
- seltzer
- sela
- seduct
- seduced
- sedgwick
- secpar
- seamless
- sealer
- scuppered
- sculptor
- scudded
- scuba
- scrunchies
- scrubbing
- scriptures
- scripture
- scrimmage
- scouting
- scouted
- scious
- schweppes
- schweppe
- … more
Syllable Fun Fact
The variation in syllable count for the same word between British and American English accents, such as 'secretary', reflects differences in pronunciation standards.
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