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