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