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