How Many Syllables In Misspend?
2syllables
Misspend has 2 syllables, mi-sspend. It is a disyllabic word.
misspend
/mɪsˈspend/ UK /mɪsˈspend/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, sspend.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVCC
Division By Sound
/mɪs.spend/
Division By Letters
mi-sspend
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Misspend
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 | nd | CCVCC | closed |
Why Misspend 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 misspend?
Misspend has 2 syllables, mi-sspend. In British English it is transcribed /mɪsˈspend/.
Which syllable is stressed in misspend?
The second syllable, sspend, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of misspend?
Misspend has the structure CVC/CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide misspend into syllables?
By sound, mɪs.spend. By letters, as a spelling guide, mi-sspend.