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