How Many Syllables In Outsider?
3syllables
Outsider has 3 syllables, out-si-der. It is a trisyllabic word.
outsider
/aʊtˈsaɪ.də/ UK /aʊtˈsaɪ.dɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, si.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/aʊt.saɪ.də/
Division By Letters
out-si-der
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Outsider
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | aʊ | t | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | s | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Outsider Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in outsider?
Outsider has 3 syllables, out-si-der. In British English it is transcribed /aʊtˈsaɪ.də/.
Which syllable is stressed in outsider?
The second syllable, si, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of outsider?
Outsider has the structure VC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide outsider into syllables?
By sound, aʊt.saɪ.də. By letters, as a spelling guide, out-si-der.