How Many Syllables In Outfox?
2syllables
Outfox has 2 syllables, out-fox. It is a disyllabic word.
outfox
/ˌaʊtˈfɒks/ UK /ˌaʊtˈfɑːks/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, fox.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/aʊt.fɒks/
Division By Letters
out-fox
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Outfox
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 | f | ɒ | ks | CVCC | closed |
Why Outfox 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 outfox?
Outfox has 2 syllables, out-fox. In British English it is transcribed /ˌaʊtˈfɒks/.
Which syllable is stressed in outfox?
The second syllable, fox, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of outfox?
Outfox has the structure VC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide outfox into syllables?
By sound, aʊt.fɒks. By letters, as a spelling guide, out-fox.