How Many Syllables In Throughout?
2syllables
Throughout has 2 syllables, through-out. It is a disyllabic word.
throughout
/θruːˈaʊt/ UK /θruːˈaʊt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, out.
Syllable Structure
CCV/VC
Division By Sound
/θruː.aʊt/
Division By Letters
through-out
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Throughout
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | θr | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | – | aʊ | t | VC | closed |
Why Throughout Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in throughout?
Throughout has 2 syllables, through-out. In British English it is transcribed /θruːˈaʊt/.
Which syllable is stressed in throughout?
The second syllable, out, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of throughout?
Throughout has the structure CCV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide throughout into syllables?
By sound, θruː.aʊt. By letters, as a spelling guide, through-out.