How Many Syllables In Somebody?
3syllables
Somebody has 3 syllables, some-bo-dy. It is a trisyllabic word.
somebody
/ˈsʌm.bə.di/ UK /ˈsʌm.bə.di/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, some.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/sʌm.bə.di/
Division By Letters
some-bo-dy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Somebody
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 | b | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | d | i | – | CV | open |
Why Somebody Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in somebody?
Somebody has 3 syllables, some-bo-dy. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsʌm.bə.di/.
Which syllable is stressed in somebody?
The first syllable, some, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of somebody?
Somebody has the structure CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide somebody into syllables?
By sound, sʌm.bə.di. By letters, as a spelling guide, some-bo-dy.