How Many Syllables In Mispronounce?
3syllables
Mispronounce has 3 syllables, mis-pro-nounce. It is a trisyllabic word.
mispronounce
/ˌmɪs.prəˈnaʊns/ UK /ˌmɪs.prəˈnaʊns/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, nounce.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/mɪs.prə.naʊns/
Division By Letters
mis-pro-nounce
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mispronounce
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 | pr | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 3 primary stress | n | aʊ | ns | CVCC | closed |
Why Mispronounce Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in mispronounce?
Mispronounce has 3 syllables, mis-pro-nounce. In British English it is transcribed /ˌmɪs.prəˈnaʊns/.
Which syllable is stressed in mispronounce?
The third syllable, nounce, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mispronounce?
Mispronounce has the structure CVC/CCV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mispronounce into syllables?
By sound, mɪs.prə.naʊns. By letters, as a spelling guide, mis-pro-nounce.