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