How Many Syllables In Misdemeanour?
4syllables
Misdemeanour has 4 syllables, mis-de-mea-nour. It is a polysyllabic word.
misdemeanour
/ˌmɪs.dɪˈmiː.nə/ UK /ˌmɪs.dɪˈmiː.nɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, mea.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/mɪs.dɪ.miː.nə/
Division By Letters
mis-de-mea-nour
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Misdemeanour
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 | d | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | m | iː | – | CV | open |
| 4 | n | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Misdemeanour Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in misdemeanour?
Misdemeanour has 4 syllables, mis-de-mea-nour. In British English it is transcribed /ˌmɪs.dɪˈmiː.nə/.
Which syllable is stressed in misdemeanour?
The third syllable, mea, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of misdemeanour?
Misdemeanour has the structure CVC/CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide misdemeanour into syllables?
By sound, mɪs.dɪ.miː.nə. By letters, as a spelling guide, mis-de-mea-nour.