How Many Syllables In Misery?
3syllables
Misery has 3 syllables, mis-e-ry. It is a trisyllabic word.
misery
/ˈmɪz.ə.ri/ UK /ˈmɪz.ɚ.i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mis.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/mɪz.ə.ri/
Division By Letters
mis-e-ry
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Misery
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 | z | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | r | i | – | CV | open |
Why Misery Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /z/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in misery?
Misery has 3 syllables, mis-e-ry. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɪz.ə.ri/.
Which syllable is stressed in misery?
The first syllable, mis, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of misery?
Misery has the structure CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide misery into syllables?
By sound, mɪz.ə.ri. By letters, as a spelling guide, mis-e-ry.