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