How Many Syllables In Mystery?
2syllables
Mystery has 2 syllables, mys-tery. It is a disyllabic word.
mystery
/ˈmɪs.tri/ UK /ˈmɪs.tɚ.i/ US
Mystery can also be said with 3 syllables (US /ˈmɪs.tɚ.i/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mys.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCV
Division By Sound
/mɪs.tri/
Division By Letters
mys-tery
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mystery
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 | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | tr | i | – | CCV | open |
Why Mystery 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 mystery?
Mystery has 2 syllables, mys-tery. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɪs.tri/.
Which syllable is stressed in mystery?
The first syllable, mys, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mystery?
Mystery has the structure CVC/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mystery into syllables?
By sound, mɪs.tri. By letters, as a spelling guide, mys-tery.