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