Promptly has 2 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Any orders you place with us will be processed promptly. | |
| 2. | Would you please replace the broken one promptly? | |
| 3. | Why? Because Terry Tate always replied promptly, that's why. | |
| 4. | Please make your reservations promptly. | |
| 5. | Any doubts about the validity of this argument are promptly forgotten once we see the data. | |
| 6. | Medical help arrives promptly after an accident. | |
| 7. | I'll call a repairman I know who'll be at your house to fix the washing machine promptly. | |
| 8. | He promptly coped with the situation. | |
| 9. | He turned on the TV, and promptly fell asleep sitting before the set. | |
| 10. | I was surprised at her inability to do things promptly. |