How many syllables in "however"?

"however" has 3 sílabas (how - ev - er).

How to divide "however"?

"however" divides into 3 parts: how · ev · er.

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

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3 Sílabas

"however": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:how·ev·er

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how-EV-er(how · ev · er)○ ● ○

Stress in "however" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄haʊˈɛvər⁄

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How many syllables in "however"?: "however" has 3 sílabas (how - ev - er).
How to divide "however"?: "however" divides into 3 parts: how · ev · er.
Where is the stress in "however"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "however"?: Say each syllable slowly (how... ev... er) and listen on SayItVid.