How Many Syllables In Whomever?
3syllables
Whomever has 3 syllables, who-mev-er. It is a trisyllabic word.
whomever
/huːˈmev.ə/ UK /huːˈmev.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mev.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/huː.mev.ə/
Division By Letters
who-mev-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Whomever
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | h | uː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | m | e | v | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Whomever Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ 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 whomever?
Whomever has 3 syllables, who-mev-er. In British English it is transcribed /huːˈmev.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in whomever?
The second syllable, mev, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of whomever?
Whomever has the structure CV/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide whomever into syllables?
By sound, huː.mev.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, who-mev-er.