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