How Many Syllables In Outstanding?
3syllables
Outstanding has 3 syllables, out-stan-ding. It is a trisyllabic word.
outstanding
/ˌaʊtˈstæn.dɪŋ/ UK /ˌaʊtˈstæn.dɪŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, stan.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/aʊt.stæn.dɪŋ/
Division By Letters
out-stan-ding
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Outstanding
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 | st | æ | n | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | d | ɪ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
Why Outstanding Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in outstanding?
Outstanding has 3 syllables, out-stan-ding. In British English it is transcribed /ˌaʊtˈstæn.dɪŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in outstanding?
The second syllable, stan, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of outstanding?
Outstanding has the structure VC/CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide outstanding into syllables?
By sound, aʊt.stæn.dɪŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, out-stan-ding.