How Many Syllables In Mistake?
2syllables
Mistake has 2 syllables, mi-stake. It is a disyllabic word.
mistake
/mɪˈsteɪk/ UK /mɪˈsteɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, stake.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/mɪ.steɪk/
Division By Letters
mi-stake
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mistake
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 | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | st | eɪ | k | CCVC | closed |
Why Mistake 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 mistake?
Mistake has 2 syllables, mi-stake. In British English it is transcribed /mɪˈsteɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in mistake?
The second syllable, stake, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mistake?
Mistake has the structure CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mistake into syllables?
By sound, mɪ.steɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, mi-stake.