How many syllables in "somber"?

"somber" has 2 syllabes (som - ber).

How to divide "somber"?

"somber" divides into 2 parts: som · ber.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"somber": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:som·ber

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SOM-ber(som · ber)● ○

Stress in "somber" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɒmbər⁄

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IPAˈsɒmbər

Syllabessom·ber

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How many syllables in "somber"?: "somber" has 2 syllabes (som - ber).
How to divide "somber"?: "somber" divides into 2 parts: som · ber.
Where is the stress in "somber"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "somber"?: Say each syllable slowly (som... ber) and listen on SayItVid.