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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable south
  • 8 letters
Syllables
south-ern: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: SOUTH-ern.
Pronunciation
/ˈsʌðɚn/ 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 south-ern.

Words that rhyme with southern

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide southern into syllables?

southern divides as south-ern. south-ern: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in southern?

Southern has 2 syllables (south-ern).

Which syllable is stressed in southern?

The stressed syllable in southern is south. The 1st syllable is stressed: SOUTH-ern.

How do you pronounce southern?

/ˈsʌðɚn/ in American English.