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