How Many Syllables In Outnumber?
3syllables
Outnumber has 3 syllables, out-num-ber. It is a trisyllabic word.
outnumber
/ˌaʊtˈnʌm.bə/ UK /ˌaʊtˈnʌm.bɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, num.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/aʊt.nʌm.bə/
Division By Letters
out-num-ber
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Outnumber
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 | n | ʌ | m | CVC | closed |
| 3 | b | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Outnumber Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in outnumber?
Outnumber has 3 syllables, out-num-ber. In British English it is transcribed /ˌaʊtˈnʌm.bə/.
Which syllable is stressed in outnumber?
The second syllable, num, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of outnumber?
Outnumber has the structure VC/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide outnumber into syllables?
By sound, aʊt.nʌm.bə. By letters, as a spelling guide, out-num-ber.