How Many Syllables In Awfully?
3syllables
Awfully has 3 syllables, aw-fu-lly. It is a trisyllabic word.
awfully
/ˈɔː.fəl.i/ UK /ˈɔː.fə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, aw.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/ɔː.fəl.i/
Division By Letters
aw-fu-lly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Awfully
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 |
| 3 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Awfully Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 ends in /l/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in awfully?
Awfully has 3 syllables, aw-fu-lly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɔː.fəl.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in awfully?
The first syllable, aw, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of awfully?
Awfully has the structure V/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide awfully into syllables?
By sound, ɔː.fəl.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, aw-fu-lly.