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