How Many Syllables In Workout?
2syllables
Workout has 2 syllables, work-out. It is a disyllabic word.
workout
/ˈwɜːk.aʊt/ UK /ˈwɝːk.aʊt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, work.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/wɜːk.aʊt/
Division By Letters
work-out
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Workout
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 | w | ɜː | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | aʊ | t | VC | closed |
Why Workout Divides Here
- Syllable 1 ends in /k/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in workout?
Workout has 2 syllables, work-out. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwɜːk.aʊt/.
Which syllable is stressed in workout?
The first syllable, work, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of workout?
Workout has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide workout into syllables?
By sound, wɜːk.aʊt. By letters, as a spelling guide, work-out.