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