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firmly

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "firmly" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

firmly

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

firmly is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, firmly is hyphenated as:

Definitions offirmly

1adverb
  • (manner) In a firm or definite or strong manner.

    Example: "She corrected him firmly but gently."

  • (manner) Securely.

    Example: "Tie the rope firmly to the post."

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