How Many Syllables In Outspokenness?
4syllables
Outspokenness has 4 syllables, out-spo-ke-nness. It is a polysyllabic word.
outspokenness
/ˌaʊtˈspəʊ.kən.nəs/ UK /ˌaʊtˈspoʊ.kən.nəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, spo.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCV/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/aʊt.spəʊ.kən.nəs/
Division By Letters
out-spo-ke-nness
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Outspokenness
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 | sp | əʊ | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | k | ə | n | CVC | closed |
| 4 | n | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Outspokenness Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /sp/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˌaʊtˈspəʊ.kən.nəs/ | /ˌaʊtˈspoʊ.kən.nəs/ | 4 |
| Also | /ˌaʊtˈspəʊ.kən.nɪs/ | 4 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in outspokenness?
Outspokenness has 4 syllables, out-spo-ke-nness. In British English it is transcribed /ˌaʊtˈspəʊ.kən.nəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in outspokenness?
The second syllable, spo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of outspokenness?
Outspokenness has the structure VC/CCV/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide outspokenness into syllables?
By sound, aʊt.spəʊ.kən.nəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, out-spo-ke-nness.
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