How Many Syllables In Outdated?
3syllables
Outdated has 3 syllables, out-da-ted. It is a trisyllabic word.
outdated
/ˌaʊtˈdeɪ.tɪd/ UK /ˌaʊtˈdeɪ.t̬ɪd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, da.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/aʊt.deɪ.tɪd/
Division By Letters
out-da-ted
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Outdated
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 | d | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | t | ɪ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Outdated Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in outdated?
Outdated has 3 syllables, out-da-ted. In British English it is transcribed /ˌaʊtˈdeɪ.tɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in outdated?
The second syllable, da, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of outdated?
Outdated has the structure VC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide outdated into syllables?
By sound, aʊt.deɪ.tɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, out-da-ted.