How Many Syllables In Mislay?
2syllables
Mislay has 2 syllables, mis-lay. It is a disyllabic word.
mislay
/ˌmɪsˈleɪ/ UK /ˌmɪsˈleɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, lay.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/mɪs.leɪ/
Division By Letters
mis-lay
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mislay
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 | l | eɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Mislay 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 mislay?
Mislay has 2 syllables, mis-lay. In British English it is transcribed /ˌmɪsˈleɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in mislay?
The second syllable, lay, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mislay?
Mislay has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mislay into syllables?
By sound, mɪs.leɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, mis-lay.