How Many Syllables In Pull-out?
2syllables
Pull-out has 2 syllables, pull-out. It is a disyllabic word.
pullout
/ˈpʊl.aʊt/ UK /ˈpʊl.aʊt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pull.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/pʊl.aʊt/
Division By Letters
pull-out
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pull-out
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 | p | ʊ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | aʊ | t | VC | closed |
Why Pull-out Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʊ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in pull-out?
Pull-out has 2 syllables, pull-out. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpʊl.aʊt/.
Which syllable is stressed in pull-out?
The first syllable, pull, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of pull-out?
Pull-out has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide pull-out into syllables?
By sound, pʊl.aʊt. By letters, as a spelling guide, pull-out.