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