How Many Syllables In Misreading?
3syllables
Misreading has 3 syllables, mis-rea-ding. It is a trisyllabic word.
misreading
/mɪsˈriː.dɪŋ/ UK /mɪsˈriː.dɪŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, rea.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/mɪs.riː.dɪŋ/
Division By Letters
mis-rea-ding
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Misreading
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 | – | CV | open |
| 3 | d | ɪ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
Why Misreading Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in misreading?
Misreading has 3 syllables, mis-rea-ding. In British English it is transcribed /mɪsˈriː.dɪŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in misreading?
The second syllable, rea, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of misreading?
Misreading has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide misreading into syllables?
By sound, mɪs.riː.dɪŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, mis-rea-ding.