How Many Syllables In Miserable?
4syllables
Miserable has 4 syllables, mis-er-a-ble. It is a polysyllabic word.
miserable
/ˈmɪz.ər.ə.bəl/ UK /ˈmɪz.ɚ.ə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mis.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/mɪz.ər.ə.bəl/
Division By Letters
mis-er-a-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Miserable
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 | z | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | r | VC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Miserable Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /z/.
- Syllable 2 ends in /r/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in miserable?
Miserable has 4 syllables, mis-er-a-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɪz.ər.ə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in miserable?
The first syllable, mis, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of miserable?
Miserable has the structure CVC/VC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide miserable into syllables?
By sound, mɪz.ər.ə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, mis-er-a-ble.