How Many Syllables In Awareness?
3syllables
Awareness has 3 syllables, awa-re-ness. It is a trisyllabic word.
awareness
/əˈweə.nəs/ UK /əˈwer.nəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, re.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.weə.nəs/
Division By Letters
awa-re-ness
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Awareness
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 |
| 3 | n | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Awareness Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /w/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /əˈweə.nəs/ | /əˈwer.nəs/ | 3 |
| Also | /əˈweə.nɪs/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in awareness?
Awareness has 3 syllables, awa-re-ness. In British English it is transcribed /əˈweə.nəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in awareness?
The second syllable, re, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of awareness?
Awareness has the structure V/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide awareness into syllables?
By sound, ə.weə.nəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, awa-re-ness.