How Many Syllables In Mishandle?
3syllables
Mishandle has 3 syllables, mish-an-dle. It is a trisyllabic word.
mishandle
/ˌmɪsˈhæn.dəl/ UK /ˌmɪsˈhæn.dəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, an.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/mɪs.hæn.dəl/
Division By Letters
mish-an-dle
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mishandle
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 | h | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | d | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Mishandle 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 /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in mishandle?
Mishandle has 3 syllables, mish-an-dle. In British English it is transcribed /ˌmɪsˈhæn.dəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in mishandle?
The second syllable, an, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mishandle?
Mishandle has the structure CVC/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mishandle into syllables?
By sound, mɪs.hæn.dəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, mish-an-dle.