How Many Syllables In Misspell?
2syllables
Misspell has 2 syllables, mi-sspell. It is a disyllabic word.
misspell
/mɪsˈspel/ UK /mɪsˈspel/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, sspell.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/mɪs.spel/
Division By Letters
mi-sspell
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Misspell
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 | sp | e | l | CCVC | closed |
Why Misspell Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /sp/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in misspell?
Misspell has 2 syllables, mi-sspell. In British English it is transcribed /mɪsˈspel/.
Which syllable is stressed in misspell?
The second syllable, sspell, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of misspell?
Misspell has the structure CVC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide misspell into syllables?
By sound, mɪs.spel. By letters, as a spelling guide, mi-sspell.