How Many Syllables In Misdeed?
2syllables
Misdeed has 2 syllables, mis-deed. It is a disyllabic word.
misdeed
/ˌmɪsˈdiːd/ UK /ˌmɪsˈdiːd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, deed.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/mɪs.diːd/
Division By Letters
mis-deed
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Misdeed
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 | d | iː | d | CVC | closed |
Why Misdeed 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 misdeed?
Misdeed has 2 syllables, mis-deed. In British English it is transcribed /ˌmɪsˈdiːd/.
Which syllable is stressed in misdeed?
The second syllable, deed, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of misdeed?
Misdeed has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide misdeed into syllables?
By sound, mɪs.diːd. By letters, as a spelling guide, mis-deed.