How Many Syllables In Mistrustful?
3syllables
Mistrustful has 3 syllables, mis-trust-ful. It is a trisyllabic word.
mistrustful
/ˌmɪsˈtrʌst.fəl/ UK /ˌmɪsˈtrʌst.fəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, trust.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVCC/CVC
Division By Sound
/mɪs.trʌst.fəl/
Division By Letters
mis-trust-ful
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mistrustful
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 |
| 3 | f | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Mistrustful Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /st/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in mistrustful?
Mistrustful has 3 syllables, mis-trust-ful. In British English it is transcribed /ˌmɪsˈtrʌst.fəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in mistrustful?
The second syllable, trust, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mistrustful?
Mistrustful has the structure CVC/CCVCC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mistrustful into syllables?
By sound, mɪs.trʌst.fəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, mis-trust-ful.