How Many Syllables In Fallout?
2syllables
Fallout has 2 syllables, fall-out. It is a disyllabic word.
fallout
/ˈfɔːl.aʊt/ UK /ˈfɔːl.aʊt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fall.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/fɔːl.aʊt/
Division By Letters
fall-out
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fallout
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 | f | ɔː | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | aʊ | t | VC | closed |
Why Fallout Divides Here
- Syllable 1 ends in /l/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fallout?
Fallout has 2 syllables, fall-out. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfɔːl.aʊt/.
Which syllable is stressed in fallout?
The first syllable, fall, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fallout?
Fallout has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fallout into syllables?
By sound, fɔːl.aʊt. By letters, as a spelling guide, fall-out.