How Many Syllables In Mitchell?
2syllables
Mitchell has 2 syllables, mitch-ell. It is a disyllabic word.
mitchell
/ˈmɪtʃ.əl/ UK /ˈmɪtʃ.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mitch.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/mɪtʃ.əl/
Division By Letters
mitch-ell
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mitchell
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | m | ɪ | tʃ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Mitchell Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /tʃ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Mitchell?
Mitchell has 2 syllables, mitch-ell. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɪtʃ.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in Mitchell?
The first syllable, mitch, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Mitchell?
Mitchell has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Mitchell into syllables?
By sound, mɪtʃ.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, mitch-ell.