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