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