How Many Syllables In Outclass?
2syllables
Outclass has 2 syllables, out-class. It is a disyllabic word.
outclass
/ˌaʊtˈklɑːs/ UK /ˌaʊtˈklæs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, class.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/aʊt.klɑːs/
Division By Letters
out-class
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Outclass
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | aʊ | t | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | kl | ɑː | s | CCVC | closed |
Why Outclass Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /kl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in outclass?
Outclass has 2 syllables, out-class. In British English it is transcribed /ˌaʊtˈklɑːs/.
Which syllable is stressed in outclass?
The second syllable, class, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of outclass?
Outclass has the structure VC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide outclass into syllables?
By sound, aʊt.klɑːs. By letters, as a spelling guide, out-class.