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