How Many Syllables In Misjudge?
2syllables
Misjudge has 2 syllables, mis-judge. It is a disyllabic word.
misjudge
/ˌmɪsˈdʒʌdʒ/ UK /ˌmɪsˈdʒʌdʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, judge.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/mɪs.dʒʌdʒ/
Division By Letters
mis-judge
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Misjudge
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 primary stress | dʒ | ʌ | dʒ | CVC | closed |
Why Misjudge Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in misjudge?
Misjudge has 2 syllables, mis-judge. In British English it is transcribed /ˌmɪsˈdʒʌdʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in misjudge?
The second syllable, judge, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of misjudge?
Misjudge has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide misjudge into syllables?
By sound, mɪs.dʒʌdʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, mis-judge.