How Many Syllables In Misspelling?
3syllables
Misspelling has 3 syllables, mi-sspell-ing. It is a trisyllabic word.
misspelling
/mɪsˈspel.ɪŋ/ UK /mɪsˈspel.ɪŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, sspell.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVC/VC
Division By Sound
/mɪs.spel.ɪŋ/
Division By Letters
mi-sspell-ing
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Misspelling
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 |
| 3 | – | ɪ | ŋ | VC | closed |
Why Misspelling Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /sp/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in misspelling?
Misspelling has 3 syllables, mi-sspell-ing. In British English it is transcribed /mɪsˈspel.ɪŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in misspelling?
The second syllable, sspell, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of misspelling?
Misspelling has the structure CVC/CCVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide misspelling into syllables?
By sound, mɪs.spel.ɪŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, mi-sspell-ing.