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