How many syllables in "mischief"?

"mischief" has 2 lettergrepen (mis - chief).

How to divide "mischief"?

"mischief" divides into 2 parts: mis · chief.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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2 Lettergrepen

"mischief": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:mis·chief

Hoofdklemtoon

MIS-chief(mis · chief)● ○

Stress in "mischief" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmɪs.tʃɪf⁄

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IPAˈmɪs.tʃɪf

Lettergrepenmis·chief

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How many syllables in "mischief"?: "mischief" has 2 lettergrepen (mis - chief).
How to divide "mischief"?: "mischief" divides into 2 parts: mis · chief.
Where is the stress in "mischief"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "mischief"?: Say each syllable slowly (mis... chief) and listen on SayItVid.