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