How Many Syllables In Avoidance?
3syllables
Avoidance has 3 syllables, a-voi-dance. It is a trisyllabic word.
avoidance
/əˈvɔɪ.dəns/ UK /əˈvɔɪ.dəns/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, voi.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ə.vɔɪ.dəns/
Division By Letters
a-voi-dance
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Avoidance
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 | – | CV | open |
| 3 | d | ə | ns | CVCC | closed |
Why Avoidance Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in avoidance?
Avoidance has 3 syllables, a-voi-dance. In British English it is transcribed /əˈvɔɪ.dəns/.
Which syllable is stressed in avoidance?
The second syllable, voi, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of avoidance?
Avoidance has the structure V/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide avoidance into syllables?
By sound, ə.vɔɪ.dəns. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-voi-dance.