How Many Syllables In Misfortune?
3syllables
Misfortune has 3 syllables, mis-for-tune. It is a trisyllabic word.
misfortune
/mɪsˈfɔː.tʃən/ UK /mɪsˈfɔːr.tʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, for.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/mɪs.fɔː.tʃən/
Division By Letters
mis-for-tune
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Misfortune
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 | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | tʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Misfortune Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /tʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in misfortune?
Misfortune has 3 syllables, mis-for-tune. In British English it is transcribed /mɪsˈfɔː.tʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in misfortune?
The second syllable, for, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of misfortune?
Misfortune has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide misfortune into syllables?
By sound, mɪs.fɔː.tʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, mis-for-tune.