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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable way
  • 4 letters
Syllables
a-way: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: a-WAY.
Pronunciation
/əˈweɪ/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide away into syllables?

away divides as a-way. a-way: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in away?

Away has 2 syllables (a-way).

Which syllable is stressed in away?

The stressed syllable in away is way. The 2nd syllable is stressed: a-WAY.

How do you pronounce away?

/əˈweɪ/ in American English.