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