How Many Syllables In Outstandingly?
4syllables
Outstandingly has 4 syllables, out-stan-ding-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
outstandingly
/ˌaʊtˈstæn.dɪŋ.li/ UK /ˌaʊtˈstæn.dɪŋ.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, stan.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCVC/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/aʊt.stæn.dɪŋ.li/
Division By Letters
out-stan-ding-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Outstandingly
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 | st | æ | n | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | d | ɪ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Outstandingly Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in outstandingly?
Outstandingly has 4 syllables, out-stan-ding-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˌaʊtˈstæn.dɪŋ.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in outstandingly?
The second syllable, stan, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of outstandingly?
Outstandingly has the structure VC/CCVC/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide outstandingly into syllables?
By sound, aʊt.stæn.dɪŋ.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, out-stan-ding-ly.
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