How Many Syllables In Mistreat?
2syllables
Mistreat has 2 syllables, mis-treat. It is a disyllabic word.
mistreat
/ˌmɪsˈtriːt/ UK /ˌmɪsˈtriːt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, treat.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/mɪs.triːt/
Division By Letters
mis-treat
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mistreat
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | m | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | tr | iː | t | CCVC | closed |
Why Mistreat Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in mistreat?
Mistreat has 2 syllables, mis-treat. In British English it is transcribed /ˌmɪsˈtriːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in mistreat?
The second syllable, treat, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mistreat?
Mistreat has the structure CVC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mistreat into syllables?
By sound, mɪs.triːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, mis-treat.