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