How Many Syllables In Outspoken?
3syllables
Outspoken has 3 syllables, out-spo-ken. It is a trisyllabic word.
outspoken
/ˌaʊtˈspəʊ.kən/ UK /ˌaʊtˈspoʊ.kən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, spo.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/aʊt.spəʊ.kən/
Division By Letters
out-spo-ken
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Outspoken
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 | sp | əʊ | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | k | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Outspoken Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /sp/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in outspoken?
Outspoken has 3 syllables, out-spo-ken. In British English it is transcribed /ˌaʊtˈspəʊ.kən/.
Which syllable is stressed in outspoken?
The second syllable, spo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of outspoken?
Outspoken has the structure VC/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide outspoken into syllables?
By sound, aʊt.spəʊ.kən. By letters, as a spelling guide, out-spo-ken.