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