How Many Syllables In Miscalculate?
4syllables
Miscalculate has 4 syllables, mi-scal-cu-late. It is a polysyllabic word.
miscalculate
/mɪˈskæl.kjə.leɪt/ UK /mɪˈskæl.kjə.leɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, scal.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/mɪ.skæl.kjə.leɪt/
Division By Letters
mi-scal-cu-late
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Miscalculate
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | m | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | sk | æ | l | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | kj | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 4 | l | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Miscalculate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /sk/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in miscalculate?
Miscalculate has 4 syllables, mi-scal-cu-late. In British English it is transcribed /mɪˈskæl.kjə.leɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in miscalculate?
The second syllable, scal, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of miscalculate?
Miscalculate has the structure CV/CCVC/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide miscalculate into syllables?
By sound, mɪ.skæl.kjə.leɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, mi-scal-cu-late.