How Many Syllables In Awkward?
2syllables
Awkward has 2 syllables, aw-kward. It is a disyllabic word.
awkward
/ˈɔː.kwəd/ UK /ˈɔː.kwɚd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, aw.
Syllable Structure
V/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ɔː.kwəd/
Division By Letters
aw-kward
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Awkward
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 |
Why Awkward Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /kw/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in awkward?
Awkward has 2 syllables, aw-kward. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɔː.kwəd/.
Which syllable is stressed in awkward?
The first syllable, aw, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of awkward?
Awkward has the structure V/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide awkward into syllables?
By sound, ɔː.kwəd. By letters, as a spelling guide, aw-kward.