How Many Syllables In Mistrust?
2syllables
Mistrust has 2 syllables, mis-trust. It is a disyllabic word.
mistrust
/ˌmɪsˈtrʌst/ UK /ˌmɪsˈtrʌst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, trust.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVCC
Division By Sound
/mɪs.trʌst/
Division By Letters
mis-trust
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mistrust
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 | ʌ | st | CCVCC | closed |
Why Mistrust 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 mistrust?
Mistrust has 2 syllables, mis-trust. In British English it is transcribed /ˌmɪsˈtrʌst/.
Which syllable is stressed in mistrust?
The second syllable, trust, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mistrust?
Mistrust has the structure CVC/CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mistrust into syllables?
By sound, mɪs.trʌst. By letters, as a spelling guide, mis-trust.