How Many Syllables In Outlandish?
3syllables
Outlandish has 3 syllables, out-lan-dish. It is a trisyllabic word.
outlandish
/aʊtˈlæn.dɪʃ/ UK /aʊtˈlæn.dɪʃ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, lan.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/aʊt.læn.dɪʃ/
Division By Letters
out-lan-dish
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Outlandish
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | aʊ | t | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | l | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | d | ɪ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
Why Outlandish Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in outlandish?
Outlandish has 3 syllables, out-lan-dish. In British English it is transcribed /aʊtˈlæn.dɪʃ/.
Which syllable is stressed in outlandish?
The second syllable, lan, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of outlandish?
Outlandish has the structure VC/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide outlandish into syllables?
By sound, aʊt.læn.dɪʃ. By letters, as a spelling guide, out-lan-dish.