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