How Many Syllables In Mislabel?
3syllables
Mislabel has 3 syllables, mis-la-bel. It is a trisyllabic word.
mislabel
/ˌmɪsˈleɪ.bəl/ UK /ˌmɪsˈleɪ.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, la.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/mɪs.leɪ.bəl/
Division By Letters
mis-la-bel
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mislabel
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 | l | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Mislabel Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in mislabel?
Mislabel has 3 syllables, mis-la-bel. In British English it is transcribed /ˌmɪsˈleɪ.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in mislabel?
The second syllable, la, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mislabel?
Mislabel has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mislabel into syllables?
By sound, mɪs.leɪ.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, mis-la-bel.