To pronounce "somberness", say SOMB-ern-ess — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
somberness
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SOMB-ern-ess
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"somberness" has 3 syllables: somb-ern-ess. It rhymes with sombreness, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: sombreness — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Somberness" has 3 syllables: somb · ern · ess.
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