Properly has 3 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | You've been properly led up the garden path. | |
| 2. | Musical talent can be developed if it's properly trained. | |
| 3. | Food must be chewed well to be digested properly. | |
| 4. | Mrs. Brown warned Beth that if she didn't eat properly she would be permanently overweight. | |
| 5. | The motor does not function properly. | |
| 6. | The man in charge of the merry-go-round decided to make sure everything was working properly. | |
| 7. | The toilet doesn't flush properly. | |
| 8. | If the door doesn't fit, you might have to shave off a bit of the wood until it closes properly. | |
| 9. | Are you brushing your teeth properly? | |
| 10. | Chew your food well so it can be digested properly. |