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