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