How Many Syllables In Outwardly?
3syllables
Outwardly has 3 syllables, out-ward-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
outwardly
/ˈaʊt.wəd.li/ UK /ˈaʊt.wɚd.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, out.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/aʊt.wəd.li/
Division By Letters
out-ward-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Outwardly
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 | w | ə | d | CVC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Outwardly Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /w/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in outwardly?
Outwardly has 3 syllables, out-ward-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈaʊt.wəd.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in outwardly?
The first syllable, out, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of outwardly?
Outwardly has the structure VC/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide outwardly into syllables?
By sound, aʊt.wəd.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, out-ward-ly.