How Many Syllables In Outline?
2syllables
Outline has 2 syllables, out-line. It is a disyllabic word.
outline
/ˈaʊt.laɪn/ UK /ˈaʊt.laɪn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, out.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/aʊt.laɪn/
Division By Letters
out-line
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Outline
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 | l | aɪ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Outline 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 outline?
Outline has 2 syllables, out-line. In British English it is transcribed /ˈaʊt.laɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in outline?
The first syllable, out, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of outline?
Outline has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide outline into syllables?
By sound, aʊt.laɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, out-line.