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