How Many Syllables In Somewhat?
2syllables
Somewhat has 2 syllables, somewh-at. It is a disyllabic word.
somewhat
/ˈsʌm.wɒt/ UK /ˈsʌm.wʌt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, somewh.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/sʌm.wɒt/
Division By Letters
somewh-at
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Somewhat
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | s | ʌ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | w | ɒ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Somewhat Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in somewhat?
Somewhat has 2 syllables, somewh-at. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsʌm.wɒt/.
Which syllable is stressed in somewhat?
The first syllable, somewh, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of somewhat?
Somewhat has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide somewhat into syllables?
By sound, sʌm.wɒt. By letters, as a spelling guide, somewh-at.