How Many Syllables In Outboard?
2syllables
Outboard has 2 syllables, out-board. It is a disyllabic word.
outboard
/ˈaʊt.bɔːd/ UK /ˈaʊt.bɔːrd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, out.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/aʊt.bɔːd/
Division By Letters
out-board
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Outboard
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 | ɔː | d | CVC | closed |
Why Outboard 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 outboard?
Outboard has 2 syllables, out-board. In British English it is transcribed /ˈaʊt.bɔːd/.
Which syllable is stressed in outboard?
The first syllable, out, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of outboard?
Outboard has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide outboard into syllables?
By sound, aʊt.bɔːd. By letters, as a spelling guide, out-board.