How Many Syllables In Misconduct?
3syllables
Misconduct has 3 syllables, mi-scon-duct. It is a trisyllabic word.
misconduct
/mɪˈskɒn.dəkt/ UK /mɪˈskɑːn.dəkt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, scon.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/mɪ.skɒn.dəkt/
Division By Letters
mi-scon-duct
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Misconduct
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 | ɒ | n | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | d | ə | kt | CVCC | closed |
Why Misconduct 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 /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in misconduct?
Misconduct has 3 syllables, mi-scon-duct. In British English it is transcribed /mɪˈskɒn.dəkt/.
Which syllable is stressed in misconduct?
The second syllable, scon, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of misconduct?
Misconduct has the structure CV/CCVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide misconduct into syllables?
By sound, mɪ.skɒn.dəkt. By letters, as a spelling guide, mi-scon-duct.