How Many Syllables In Printout?
2syllables
Printout has 2 syllables, prin-tout. It is a disyllabic word.
printout
/ˈprɪn.taʊt/ UK /ˈprɪn.taʊt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, prin.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/prɪn.taʊt/
Division By Letters
prin-tout
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Printout
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 | pr | ɪ | n | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | t | aʊ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Printout Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in printout?
Printout has 2 syllables, prin-tout. In British English it is transcribed /ˈprɪn.taʊt/.
Which syllable is stressed in printout?
The first syllable, prin, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of printout?
Printout has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide printout into syllables?
By sound, prɪn.taʊt. By letters, as a spelling guide, prin-tout.