How Many Syllables In Misbehave?
3syllables
Misbehave has 3 syllables, mis-be-have. It is a trisyllabic word.
misbehave
/ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪv/ UK /ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪv/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, have.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/mɪs.bɪ.heɪv/
Division By Letters
mis-be-have
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Misbehave
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | m | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | b | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | h | eɪ | v | CVC | closed |
Why Misbehave Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /h/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in misbehave?
Misbehave has 3 syllables, mis-be-have. In British English it is transcribed /ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪv/.
Which syllable is stressed in misbehave?
The third syllable, have, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of misbehave?
Misbehave has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide misbehave into syllables?
By sound, mɪs.bɪ.heɪv. By letters, as a spelling guide, mis-be-have.