How Many Syllables In Mistaken?
3syllables
Mistaken has 3 syllables, mi-sta-ken. It is a trisyllabic word.
mistaken
/mɪˈsteɪ.kən/ UK /mɪˈsteɪ.kən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, sta.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/mɪ.steɪ.kən/
Division By Letters
mi-sta-ken
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mistaken
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 | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | k | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Mistaken Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in mistaken?
Mistaken has 3 syllables, mi-sta-ken. In British English it is transcribed /mɪˈsteɪ.kən/.
Which syllable is stressed in mistaken?
The second syllable, sta, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mistaken?
Mistaken has the structure CV/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mistaken into syllables?
By sound, mɪ.steɪ.kən. By letters, as a spelling guide, mi-sta-ken.