How Many Syllables In Takeout?
2syllables
Takeout has 2 syllables, tak-eout. It is a disyllabic word.
takeout
/ˈteɪk.aʊt/ UK /ˈteɪk.aʊt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tak.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/teɪk.aʊt/
Division By Letters
tak-eout
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Takeout
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 | t | eɪ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | aʊ | t | VC | closed |
Why Takeout Divides Here
- Syllable 1 ends in /k/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in takeout?
Takeout has 2 syllables, tak-eout. In British English it is transcribed /ˈteɪk.aʊt/.
Which syllable is stressed in takeout?
The first syllable, tak, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of takeout?
Takeout has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide takeout into syllables?
By sound, teɪk.aʊt. By letters, as a spelling guide, tak-eout.