How Many Syllables In Outward?
2syllables
Outward has 2 syllables, out-ward. It is a disyllabic word.
outward
/ˈaʊt.wəd/ UK /ˈaʊt.wɚd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, out.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/aʊt.wəd/
Division By Letters
out-ward
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Outward
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | – | aʊ | t | VC | closed |
| 2 | w | ə | d | CVC | closed |
Why Outward Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /w/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in outward?
Outward has 2 syllables, out-ward. In British English it is transcribed /ˈaʊt.wəd/.
Which syllable is stressed in outward?
The first syllable, out, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of outward?
Outward has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide outward into syllables?
By sound, aʊt.wəd. By letters, as a spelling guide, out-ward.