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