How Many Syllables In Awful?
2syllables
Awful has 2 syllables, aw-ful. It is a disyllabic word.
awful
/ˈɔː.fəl/ UK /ˈɔː.fəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, aw.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɔː.fəl/
Division By Letters
aw-ful
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Awful
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | – | ɔː | – | V | open |
| 2 | f | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Awful Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in awful?
Awful has 2 syllables, aw-ful. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɔː.fəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in awful?
The first syllable, aw, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of awful?
Awful has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide awful into syllables?
By sound, ɔː.fəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, aw-ful.