How Many Syllables In Aware?
2syllables
Aware has 2 syllables, a-ware. It is a disyllabic word.
aware
/əˈweə/ UK /əˈwer/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ware.
Syllable Structure
V/CV
Division By Sound
/ə.weə/
Division By Letters
a-ware
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Aware
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 | eə | – | CV | open |
Why Aware 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 aware?
Aware has 2 syllables, a-ware. In British English it is transcribed /əˈweə/.
Which syllable is stressed in aware?
The second syllable, ware, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of aware?
Aware has the structure V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide aware into syllables?
By sound, ə.weə. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ware.