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