How Many Syllables In Misleading?
3syllables
Misleading has 3 syllables, mi-slea-ding. It is a trisyllabic word.
misleading
/mɪˈsliː.dɪŋ/ UK /mɪˈsliː.dɪŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, slea.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/mɪ.sliː.dɪŋ/
Division By Letters
mi-slea-ding
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Misleading
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | m | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | sl | iː | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | d | ɪ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
Why Misleading Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /sl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in misleading?
Misleading has 3 syllables, mi-slea-ding. In British English it is transcribed /mɪˈsliː.dɪŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in misleading?
The second syllable, slea, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of misleading?
Misleading has the structure CV/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide misleading into syllables?
By sound, mɪ.sliː.dɪŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, mi-slea-ding.