How Many Syllables In Outback?
2syllables
Outback has 2 syllables, out-back. It is a disyllabic word.
outback
/ˈaʊt.bæk/ UK /ˈaʊt.bæk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, out.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/aʊt.bæk/
Division By Letters
out-back
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Outback
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 | – | aʊ | t | VC | closed |
| 2 | b | æ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Outback Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in outback?
Outback has 2 syllables, out-back. In British English it is transcribed /ˈaʊt.bæk/.
Which syllable is stressed in outback?
The first syllable, out, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of outback?
Outback has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide outback into syllables?
By sound, aʊt.bæk. By letters, as a spelling guide, out-back.