How Many Syllables In Outbreak?
2syllables
Outbreak has 2 syllables, out-break. It is a disyllabic word.
outbreak
/ˈaʊt.breɪk/ UK /ˈaʊt.breɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, out.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/aʊt.breɪk/
Division By Letters
out-break
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Outbreak
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 | – | aʊ | t | VC | closed |
| 2 | br | eɪ | k | CCVC | closed |
Why Outbreak Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /br/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in outbreak?
Outbreak has 2 syllables, out-break. In British English it is transcribed /ˈaʊt.breɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in outbreak?
The first syllable, out, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of outbreak?
Outbreak has the structure VC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide outbreak into syllables?
By sound, aʊt.breɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, out-break.