How Many Syllables In Misfire?
3syllables
Misfire has 3 syllables, mɪs-faɪ-ə. It is a trisyllabic word.
mɪsfaɪə
/mɪsˈfaɪ.ə/ UK /mɪsˈfaɪ.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, faɪ.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/V
Division By Sound
/mɪs.faɪ.ə/
Division By Letters
The spelling does not split cleanly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Misfire
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 | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | f | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Misfire Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in misfire?
Misfire has 3 syllables, mɪs-faɪ-ə. In British English it is transcribed /mɪsˈfaɪ.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in misfire?
The second syllable, faɪ, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of misfire?
Misfire has the structure CVC/CV/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide misfire into syllables?
By sound, mɪs.faɪ.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, the spelling does not split cleanly.