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