How Many Syllables In Takeaway?
3syllables
Takeaway has 3 syllables, ta-kea-way. It is a trisyllabic word.
takeaway
/ˈteɪ.kə.weɪ/ UK /ˈteɪ.kə.weɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ta.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/teɪ.kə.weɪ/
Division By Letters
ta-kea-way
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Takeaway
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 | t | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | k | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | w | eɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Takeaway Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /w/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in takeaway?
Takeaway has 3 syllables, ta-kea-way. In British English it is transcribed /ˈteɪ.kə.weɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in takeaway?
The first syllable, ta, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of takeaway?
Takeaway has the structure CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide takeaway into syllables?
By sound, teɪ.kə.weɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, ta-kea-way.