How Many Syllables In Elsewhere?
2syllables
Elsewhere has 2 syllables, elsewh-ere. It is a disyllabic word.
elsewhere
/ˌelsˈweə/ UK /ˌelsˈwer/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ere.
Syllable Structure
VCC/CV
Division By Sound
/els.weə/
Division By Letters
elsewh-ere
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Elsewhere
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | e | ls | VCC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | w | eə | – | CV | open |
Why Elsewhere Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /ls/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in elsewhere?
Elsewhere has 2 syllables, elsewh-ere. In British English it is transcribed /ˌelsˈweə/.
Which syllable is stressed in elsewhere?
The second syllable, ere, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of elsewhere?
Elsewhere has the structure VCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide elsewhere into syllables?
By sound, els.weə. By letters, as a spelling guide, elsewh-ere.