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