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