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