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