How Many Syllables In Await?
2syllables
Await has 2 syllables, a-wait. It is a disyllabic word.
await
/əˈweɪt/ UK /əˈweɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, wait.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.weɪt/
Division By Letters
a-wait
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Await
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 | w | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Await Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /w/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in await?
Await has 2 syllables, a-wait. In British English it is transcribed /əˈweɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in await?
The second syllable, wait, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of await?
Await has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide await into syllables?
By sound, ə.weɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-wait.