How Many Syllables In Miscarriage?
3syllables
Miscarriage has 3 syllables, mis-carr-iage. It is a trisyllabic word.
miscarriage
/mɪsˈkær.ɪdʒ/ UK /mɪsˈker.ɪdʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, carr.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/mɪs.kær.ɪdʒ/
Division By Letters
mis-carr-iage
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Miscarriage
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 | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | k | æ | r | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | dʒ | VC | closed |
Why Miscarriage Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in miscarriage?
Miscarriage has 3 syllables, mis-carr-iage. In British English it is transcribed /mɪsˈkær.ɪdʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in miscarriage?
The second syllable, carr, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of miscarriage?
Miscarriage has the structure CVC/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide miscarriage into syllables?
By sound, mɪs.kær.ɪdʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, mis-carr-iage.