What are other 2-syllable words like Sully?

Other 2-syllable words include: about, people, also, other, our and many more.

How Many Syllables in Sully?

How many syllables in Sully?

Sully has 2 syllables: sul-ly.

sul-ly

Syllable breakdown:

sul ly

2 syllables • Primary stress on 1st syllable

Breaking Down Sully into Syllables?

sul-ly

The word Sully has 2 syllables: sul-ly.
Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling.
This technique is especially useful for students and language learners who are mastering English phonetics.

Definition of Sully

to tarnish or damage the reputation or integrity of something or someone

Frequently Asked Questions about 'Sully' Syllables

How many syllables are in 'Sully'?

The word 'Sully' contains 2 syllables. It is divided as sul-ly.

How do you divide 'Sully' into syllables?

The word 'Sully' can be broken down into 2 syllables:sul, ly. The division follows the natural sound breaks in the word.

What is the correct pronunciation of 'Sully'?

'Sully' is pronounced as sul-ly, with primary stress on the 1st syllable.

Why is syllable division important for pronunciation?

Understanding syllables helps in breaking down words for better pronunciation and reading fluency. Dividing words into syllables makes it easier to pronounce them correctly and understand their structure.

How should Sully divide into syllables

There are 2 syllables in the word 'sully'. The first syllable 'sul' has a consonant 's' followed by a vowel 'u'. The second syllable 'ly' has a consonant 'l' followed by a vowel 'y'.

Part of Speech - Sully

Verb

He was afraid that his mistake would sully his good reputation.

Sentences with Sully

The scandal will sully the politician's career.
He didn't want to sully his hands with the dirty work.
The graffiti on the building sullied the neighborhood's appearance.
The company's unethical practices sullied its reputation.
The mud from the puddle sullied the white dress.

Quotes with Sully

I will not let anyone sully my reputation.
A single lie can sully a thousand truths.
It takes a lifetime to build a good reputation, but you can sully it in a minute.
The actions of a few can sully the reputation of many.
The mud may sully the clothes, but it cannot spoil the heart.

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