How Many Syllables In Carryout?
3syllables
Carryout has 3 syllables, carr-y-out. It is a trisyllabic word.
carryout
/ˈkær.i.aʊt/ UK /ˈker.i.aʊt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, carr.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/VC
Division By Sound
/kær.i.aʊt/
Division By Letters
carr-y-out
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Carryout
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 | k | æ | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | i | – | V | open |
| 3 | – | aʊ | t | VC | closed |
Why Carryout Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in carryout?
Carryout has 3 syllables, carr-y-out. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkær.i.aʊt/.
Which syllable is stressed in carryout?
The first syllable, carr, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of carryout?
Carryout has the structure CVC/V/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide carryout into syllables?
By sound, kær.i.aʊt. By letters, as a spelling guide, carr-y-out.