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