How Many Syllables In Misdirect?
3syllables
Misdirect has 3 syllables, mis-di-rect. It is a trisyllabic word.
misdirect
/ˌmɪs.dəˈrekt/ UK /ˌmɪs.dəˈrekt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, rect.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/mɪs.də.rekt/
Division By Letters
mis-di-rect
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Misdirect
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 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | r | e | kt | CVCC | closed |
Why Misdirect Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in misdirect?
Misdirect has 3 syllables, mis-di-rect. In British English it is transcribed /ˌmɪs.dəˈrekt/.
Which syllable is stressed in misdirect?
The third syllable, rect, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of misdirect?
Misdirect has the structure CVC/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide misdirect into syllables?
By sound, mɪs.də.rekt. By letters, as a spelling guide, mis-di-rect.