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