How Many Syllables In Outrageous?
3syllables
Outrageous has 3 syllables, ou-tra-geous. It is a trisyllabic word.
outrageous
/aʊˈtreɪ.dʒəs/ UK /aʊˈtreɪ.dʒəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tra.
Syllable Structure
V/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/aʊ.treɪ.dʒəs/
Division By Letters
ou-tra-geous
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Outrageous
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | aʊ | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | tr | eɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | dʒ | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Outrageous Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /tr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in outrageous?
Outrageous has 3 syllables, ou-tra-geous. In British English it is transcribed /aʊˈtreɪ.dʒəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in outrageous?
The second syllable, tra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of outrageous?
Outrageous has the structure V/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide outrageous into syllables?
By sound, aʊ.treɪ.dʒəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, ou-tra-geous.