How Many Syllables In Outlet?
2syllables
Outlet has 2 syllables, out-let. It is a disyllabic word.
outlet
/ˈaʊt.let/ UK /ˈaʊt.let/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, out.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/aʊt.let/
Division By Letters
out-let
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Outlet
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 | e | t | CVC | closed |
Why Outlet 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 outlet?
Outlet has 2 syllables, out-let. In British English it is transcribed /ˈaʊt.let/.
Which syllable is stressed in outlet?
The first syllable, out, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of outlet?
Outlet has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide outlet into syllables?
By sound, aʊt.let. By letters, as a spelling guide, out-let.