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