How Many Syllables In Outgoing?
3syllables
Outgoing has 3 syllables, out-go-ing. It is a trisyllabic word.
outgoing
/ˌaʊtˈɡəʊ.ɪŋ/ UK /ˌaʊtˈɡoʊ.ɪŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, go.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/VC
Division By Sound
/aʊt.ɡəʊ.ɪŋ/
Division By Letters
out-go-ing
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Outgoing
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 | ɡ | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | ɪ | ŋ | VC | closed |
Why Outgoing Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in outgoing?
Outgoing has 3 syllables, out-go-ing. In British English it is transcribed /ˌaʊtˈɡəʊ.ɪŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in outgoing?
The second syllable, go, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of outgoing?
Outgoing has the structure VC/CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide outgoing into syllables?
By sound, aʊt.ɡəʊ.ɪŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, out-go-ing.