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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable some
  • 7 letters
Syllables
some-one: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: SOME-one. Lighter (secondary) stress on one.
Pronunciation
/ˈsʌmˌwʌn/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as some-one.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide someone into syllables?

someone divides as some-one. some-one: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.

How many syllables are in someone?

Someone has 2 syllables (some-one).

Which syllable is stressed in someone?

The stressed syllable in someone is some. The 1st syllable is stressed: SOME-one. Lighter (secondary) stress on one.

How do you pronounce someone?

/ˈsʌmˌwʌn/ in American English.