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