How Many Syllables In Mistreatment?
3syllables
Mistreatment has 3 syllables, mis-treat-ment. It is a trisyllabic word.
mistreatment
/ˌmɪsˈtriːt.mənt/ UK /ˌmɪsˈtriːt.mənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, treat.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/mɪs.triːt.mənt/
Division By Letters
mis-treat-ment
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mistreatment
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 |
| 3 | m | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Mistreatment Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in mistreatment?
Mistreatment has 3 syllables, mis-treat-ment. In British English it is transcribed /ˌmɪsˈtriːt.mənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in mistreatment?
The second syllable, treat, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mistreatment?
Mistreatment has the structure CVC/CCVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mistreatment into syllables?
By sound, mɪs.triːt.mənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, mis-treat-ment.