How Many Syllables In Awkwardly?
3syllables
Awkwardly has 3 syllables, aw-kward-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
awkwardly
/ˈɔː.kwəd.li/ UK /ˈɔː.kwɚd.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, aw.
Syllable Structure
V/CCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/ɔː.kwəd.li/
Division By Letters
aw-kward-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Awkwardly
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 |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Awkwardly Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /kw/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in awkwardly?
Awkwardly has 3 syllables, aw-kward-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɔː.kwəd.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in awkwardly?
The first syllable, aw, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of awkwardly?
Awkwardly has the structure V/CCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide awkwardly into syllables?
By sound, ɔː.kwəd.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, aw-kward-ly.