How Many Syllables In Misread?
2syllables
Misread has 2 syllables, mis-read. It is a disyllabic word.
misread
/mɪsˈriːd/ UK /mɪsˈriːd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, read.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/mɪs.riːd/
Division By Letters
mis-read
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Misread
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | m | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | r | iː | d | CVC | closed |
Why Misread Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in misread?
Misread has 2 syllables, mis-read. In British English it is transcribed /mɪsˈriːd/.
Which syllable is stressed in misread?
The second syllable, read, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of misread?
Misread has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide misread into syllables?
By sound, mɪs.riːd. By letters, as a spelling guide, mis-read.