How Many Syllables In Mischief?
2syllables
Mischief has 2 syllables, misch-ief. It is a disyllabic word.
mischief
/ˈmɪs.tʃəf/ UK /ˈmɪs.tʃəf/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, misch.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/mɪs.tʃəf/
Division By Letters
misch-ief
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mischief
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | m | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | tʃ | ə | f | CVC | closed |
Why Mischief 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 mischief?
Mischief has 2 syllables, misch-ief. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɪs.tʃəf/.
Which syllable is stressed in mischief?
The first syllable, misch, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mischief?
Mischief has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mischief into syllables?
By sound, mɪs.tʃəf. By letters, as a spelling guide, misch-ief.