How Many Syllables In Standout?
2syllables
Standout has 2 syllables, stand-out. It is a disyllabic word.
standout
/ˈstænd.aʊt/ UK /ˈstænd.aʊt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, stand.
Syllable Structure
CCVCC/VC
Division By Sound
/stænd.aʊt/
Division By Letters
stand-out
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Standout
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 | st | æ | nd | CCVCC | closed |
| 2 | – | aʊ | t | VC | closed |
Why Standout Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /nd/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in standout?
Standout has 2 syllables, stand-out. In British English it is transcribed /ˈstænd.aʊt/.
Which syllable is stressed in standout?
The first syllable, stand, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of standout?
Standout has the structure CCVCC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide standout into syllables?
By sound, stænd.aʊt. By letters, as a spelling guide, stand-out.