How Many Syllables In Misinform?
3syllables
Misinform has 3 syllables, mi-sin-form. It is a trisyllabic word.
misinform
/mɪˌsɪnˈfɔːm/ UK /mɪˌsɪnˈfɔːrm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, form.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/mɪ.sɪn.fɔːm/
Division By Letters
mi-sin-form
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Misinform
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 | – | CV | open |
| 2 secondary stress | s | ɪ | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 primary stress | f | ɔː | m | CVC | closed |
Why Misinform Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in misinform?
Misinform has 3 syllables, mi-sin-form. In British English it is transcribed /mɪˌsɪnˈfɔːm/.
Which syllable is stressed in misinform?
The third syllable, form, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of misinform?
Misinform has the structure CV/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide misinform into syllables?
By sound, mɪ.sɪn.fɔːm. By letters, as a spelling guide, mi-sin-form.