How Many Syllables In Afterwards?
3syllables
Afterwards has 3 syllables, af-ter-wards. It is a trisyllabic word.
afterwards
/ˈɑːf.tə.wədz/ UK /ˈæf.tɚ.wɚdz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, af.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ɑːf.tə.wədz/
Division By Letters
af-ter-wards
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Afterwards
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | – | ɑː | f | VC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | w | ə | dz | CVCC | closed |
Why Afterwards Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /w/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in afterwards?
Afterwards has 3 syllables, af-ter-wards. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɑːf.tə.wədz/.
Which syllable is stressed in afterwards?
The first syllable, af, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of afterwards?
Afterwards has the structure VC/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide afterwards into syllables?
By sound, ɑːf.tə.wədz. By letters, as a spelling guide, af-ter-wards.