How Many Syllables In Outmanoeuvre?
4syllables
Outmanoeuvre has 4 syllables, out-ma-no-euvre. It is a polysyllabic word.
outmanoeuvre
/ˌaʊt.məˈnuː.və/ UK /ˌaʊt.məˈnuː.vɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, no.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/aʊt.mə.nuː.və/
Division By Letters
out-ma-no-euvre
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Outmanoeuvre
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 | m | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | n | uː | – | CV | open |
| 4 | v | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Outmanoeuvre Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in outmanoeuvre?
Outmanoeuvre has 4 syllables, out-ma-no-euvre. In British English it is transcribed /ˌaʊt.məˈnuː.və/.
Which syllable is stressed in outmanoeuvre?
The third syllable, no, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of outmanoeuvre?
Outmanoeuvre has the structure VC/CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide outmanoeuvre into syllables?
By sound, aʊt.mə.nuː.və. By letters, as a spelling guide, out-ma-no-euvre.