How Many Syllables In Mission?
2syllables
Mission has 2 syllables, miss-ion. It is a disyllabic word.
mission
/ˈmɪʃ.ən/ UK /ˈmɪʃ.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, miss.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/mɪʃ.ən/
Division By Letters
miss-ion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mission
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | m | ɪ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Mission Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in mission?
Mission has 2 syllables, miss-ion. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɪʃ.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in mission?
The first syllable, miss, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mission?
Mission has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mission into syllables?
By sound, mɪʃ.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, miss-ion.