How Many Syllables In Outpouring?
3syllables
Outpouring has 3 syllables, out-pou-ring. It is a trisyllabic word.
outpouring
/ˈaʊtˌpɔː.rɪŋ/ UK /ˈaʊtˌpɔːr.ɪŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, out.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/aʊt.pɔː.rɪŋ/
Division By Letters
out-pou-ring
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Outpouring
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 secondary stress | p | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | r | ɪ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
Why Outpouring Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in outpouring?
Outpouring has 3 syllables, out-pou-ring. In British English it is transcribed /ˈaʊtˌpɔː.rɪŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in outpouring?
The first syllable, out, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of outpouring?
Outpouring has the structure VC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide outpouring into syllables?
By sound, aʊt.pɔː.rɪŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, out-pou-ring.