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