How Many Syllables In Mismanage?
3syllables
Mismanage has 3 syllables, mis-man-age. It is a trisyllabic word.
mismanage
/ˌmɪsˈmæn.ɪdʒ/ UK /ˌmɪsˈmæn.ɪdʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, man.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/mɪs.mæn.ɪdʒ/
Division By Letters
mis-man-age
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mismanage
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 | m | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | dʒ | VC | closed |
Why Mismanage 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 mismanage?
Mismanage has 3 syllables, mis-man-age. In British English it is transcribed /ˌmɪsˈmæn.ɪdʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in mismanage?
The second syllable, man, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mismanage?
Mismanage has the structure CVC/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mismanage into syllables?
By sound, mɪs.mæn.ɪdʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, mis-man-age.