How Many Syllables In Awkwardness?
3syllables
Awkwardness has 3 syllables, aw-kward-ness. It is a trisyllabic word.
awkwardness
/ˈɔː.kwəd.nəs/ UK /ˈɔː.kwɚd.nəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, aw.
Syllable Structure
V/CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɔː.kwəd.nəs/
Division By Letters
aw-kward-ness
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Awkwardness
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 | kw | ə | d | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | n | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Awkwardness Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /kw/ 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 | /ˈɔː.kwəd.nəs/ | /ˈɔː.kwɚd.nəs/ | 3 |
| Also | /ˈɔː.kwəd.nɪs/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in awkwardness?
Awkwardness has 3 syllables, aw-kward-ness. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɔː.kwəd.nəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in awkwardness?
The first syllable, aw, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of awkwardness?
Awkwardness has the structure V/CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide awkwardness into syllables?
By sound, ɔː.kwəd.nəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, aw-kward-ness.