How Many Syllables In Runway?
2syllables
Runway has 2 syllables, run-way. It is a disyllabic word.
runway
/ˈrʌn.weɪ/ UK /ˈrʌn.weɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, run.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/rʌn.weɪ/
Division By Letters
run-way
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Runway
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 | r | ʌ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | w | eɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Runway Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in runway?
Runway has 2 syllables, run-way. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrʌn.weɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in runway?
The first syllable, run, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of runway?
Runway has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide runway into syllables?
By sound, rʌn.weɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, run-way.