How Many Syllables In Getaway?
2syllables
Getaway has 2 syllables, getaw-ay. It is a disyllabic word.
getaway
/ˈɡet.əweɪ/ UK /ˈɡet.əweɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, getaw.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VCC
Division By Sound
/ɡet.əweɪ/
Division By Letters
getaw-ay
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Getaway
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 | ɡ | e | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | weɪ | VCC | closed |
Why Getaway Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in getaway?
Getaway has 2 syllables, getaw-ay. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡet.əweɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in getaway?
The first syllable, getaw, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of getaway?
Getaway has the structure CVC/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide getaway into syllables?
By sound, ɡet.əweɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, getaw-ay.