How Many Syllables In Miscast?
2syllables
Miscast has 2 syllables, mis-cast. It is a disyllabic word.
miscast
/ˌmɪsˈkɑːst/ UK /ˌmɪsˈkæst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cast.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/mɪs.kɑːst/
Division By Letters
mis-cast
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Miscast
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 primary stress | k | ɑː | st | CVCC | closed |
Why Miscast Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in miscast?
Miscast has 2 syllables, mis-cast. In British English it is transcribed /ˌmɪsˈkɑːst/.
Which syllable is stressed in miscast?
The second syllable, cast, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of miscast?
Miscast has the structure CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide miscast into syllables?
By sound, mɪs.kɑːst. By letters, as a spelling guide, mis-cast.