How many syllables in awkward?

Syllables in awkward

2

awk·ward

Awkward has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say awkward

Said as /ˈɑkwɚd/2 syllables, AWK-ward · DUM-da
Said as /ˈɔkwɚd/2 syllables, AWK-ward · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say awkward slowly and listen for each vowel sound: awk, ward. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in awkward?
Awkward has two syllables.
How do you divide awkward into syllables?
Awkward divides as awk-ward.
Which syllable is stressed in awkward?
The first syllable (AWK-ward).

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