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