How Many Syllables In Misperception?
4syllables
Misperception has 4 syllables, mis-per-cep-tion. It is a polysyllabic word.
misperception
/ˌmɪs.pəˈsep.ʃən/ UK /ˌmɪs.pɚˈsep.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, cep.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/mɪs.pə.sep.ʃən/
Division By Letters
mis-per-cep-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Misperception
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 | p | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | s | e | p | CVC | closed |
| 4 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Misperception Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in misperception?
Misperception has 4 syllables, mis-per-cep-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˌmɪs.pəˈsep.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in misperception?
The third syllable, cep, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of misperception?
Misperception has the structure CVC/CV/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide misperception into syllables?
By sound, mɪs.pə.sep.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, mis-per-cep-tion.
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