How Many Syllables In Indent?
2syllables
Indent has 2 syllables, in-dent. It is a disyllabic word.
indent
/ɪnˈdent/ UK /ɪnˈdent/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, dent.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.dent/
Division By Letters
in-dent
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Indent
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | d | e | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Indent Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in indent?
Indent has 2 syllables, in-dent. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈdent/.
Which syllable is stressed in indent?
The second syllable, dent, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of indent?
Indent has the structure VC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide indent into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.dent. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-dent.