How Many Syllables In Awaken?
3syllables
Awaken has 3 syllables, a-wa-ken. It is a trisyllabic word.
awaken
/əˈweɪ.kən/ UK /əˈweɪ.kən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, wa.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.weɪ.kən/
Division By Letters
a-wa-ken
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Awaken
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | w | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | k | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Awaken Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /w/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in awaken?
Awaken has 3 syllables, a-wa-ken. In British English it is transcribed /əˈweɪ.kən/.
Which syllable is stressed in awaken?
The second syllable, wa, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of awaken?
Awaken has the structure V/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide awaken into syllables?
By sound, ə.weɪ.kən. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-wa-ken.