How Many Syllables In Several?
2syllables
Several has 2 syllables, seve-ral. It is a disyllabic word.
several
/ˈsev.rəl/ UK /ˈsev.rəl/ US
Several can also be said with 3 syllables (UK /ˈsev.ər.əl/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, seve.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/sev.rəl/
Division By Letters
seve-ral
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Several
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 | e | v | CVC | closed |
| 2 | r | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Several Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /v/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈsev.rəl/ | /ˈsev.rəl/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈsev.ər.əl/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in several?
Several has 2 syllables, seve-ral. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsev.rəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in several?
The first syllable, seve, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of several?
Several has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide several into syllables?
By sound, sev.rəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, seve-ral.