How Many Syllables In Wherever?
3syllables
Wherever has 3 syllables, whe-rev-er. It is a trisyllabic word.
wherever
/weəˈrev.ə/ UK /werˈev.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, rev.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/weə.rev.ə/
Division By Letters
whe-rev-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Wherever
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | w | eə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | r | e | v | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Wherever Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /v/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in wherever?
Wherever has 3 syllables, whe-rev-er. In British English it is transcribed /weəˈrev.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in wherever?
The second syllable, rev, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of wherever?
Wherever has the structure CV/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide wherever into syllables?
By sound, weə.rev.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, whe-rev-er.