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