How Many Syllables In Outdistance?
3syllables
Outdistance has 3 syllables, out-dis-tance. It is a trisyllabic word.
outdistance
/ˌaʊtˈdɪs.təns/ UK /ˌaʊtˈdɪs.təns/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, dis.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/aʊt.dɪs.təns/
Division By Letters
out-dis-tance
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Outdistance
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | aʊ | t | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | d | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
| 3 | t | ə | ns | CVCC | closed |
Why Outdistance Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in outdistance?
Outdistance has 3 syllables, out-dis-tance. In British English it is transcribed /ˌaʊtˈdɪs.təns/.
Which syllable is stressed in outdistance?
The second syllable, dis, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of outdistance?
Outdistance has the structure VC/CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide outdistance into syllables?
By sound, aʊt.dɪs.təns. By letters, as a spelling guide, out-dis-tance.
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