How Many Syllables In Mismatch?
2syllables
Mismatch has 2 syllables, mis-match. It is a disyllabic word.
mismatch
/ˌmɪsˈmætʃ/ UK /ˌmɪsˈmætʃ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, match.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/mɪs.mætʃ/
Division By Letters
mis-match
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mismatch
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 | m | æ | tʃ | CVC | closed |
Why Mismatch 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 mismatch?
Mismatch has 2 syllables, mis-match. In British English it is transcribed /ˌmɪsˈmætʃ/.
Which syllable is stressed in mismatch?
The second syllable, match, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mismatch?
Mismatch has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mismatch into syllables?
By sound, mɪs.mætʃ. By letters, as a spelling guide, mis-match.