outofthisworld
The phrase 'out of this world' is divided into four syllables: out-of-this-world. Each syllable contains a vowel sound and follows standard US English syllabification rules. Primary stress falls on 'this' and 'world'. The phrase functions as an adjective and is a common idiom meaning 'extraordinary'.
Definitions
- 1
Extremely good or impressive; extraordinary.
“The concert was out of this world!”
“Her cooking is truly out of this world.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on 'this' and 'world'. 'out' and 'of' are unstressed.
Syllables
out — Open syllable, unstressed.. of — Open syllable, unstressed.. this — Open syllable, primary stress.. world — Open syllable, primary stress.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open syllables.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
- The phrase is an idiom, but this does not affect the syllabification of individual words.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter syllable division.
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