How many syllables in however?

Syllables in however

3

how·ev·er

However has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say however

Pronunciation/ˌhaʊˈɛvɚ/
3 syllables, how-EV-er · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say however slowly and listen for each vowel sound: how, ev, er. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in however?
However has three syllables.
How do you divide however into syllables?
However divides as how-ev-er.
Which syllable is stressed in however?
The second syllable (how-EV-er).

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