How Many Syllables In Avoid?
2syllables
Avoid has 2 syllables, a-void. It is a disyllabic word.
avoid
/əˈvɔɪd/ UK /əˈvɔɪd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, void.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.vɔɪd/
Division By Letters
a-void
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Avoid
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | v | ɔɪ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Avoid Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in avoid?
Avoid has 2 syllables, a-void. In British English it is transcribed /əˈvɔɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in avoid?
The second syllable, void, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of avoid?
Avoid has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide avoid into syllables?
By sound, ə.vɔɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-void.