How Many Syllables In Somewhere?
2syllables
Somewhere has 2 syllables, somewh-ere. It is a disyllabic word.
somewhere
/ˈsʌm.weə/ UK /ˈsʌm.wer/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, somewh.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/sʌm.weə/
Division By Letters
somewh-ere
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Somewhere
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 | eə | – | CV | open |
Why Somewhere 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 somewhere?
Somewhere has 2 syllables, somewh-ere. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsʌm.weə/.
Which syllable is stressed in somewhere?
The first syllable, somewh, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of somewhere?
Somewhere has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide somewhere into syllables?
By sound, sʌm.weə. By letters, as a spelling guide, somewh-ere.