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