How Many Syllables In Awake?
2syllables
Awake has 2 syllables, a-wake. It is a disyllabic word.
awake
/əˈweɪk/ UK /əˈweɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, wake.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.weɪk/
Division By Letters
a-wake
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Awake
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 | k | CVC | closed |
Why Awake 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 awake?
Awake has 2 syllables, a-wake. In British English it is transcribed /əˈweɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in awake?
The second syllable, wake, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of awake?
Awake has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide awake into syllables?
By sound, ə.weɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-wake.