How Many Syllables In Indian?
3syllables
Indian has 3 syllables, in-di-an. It is a trisyllabic word.
indian
/ˈɪn.di.ən/ UK /ˈɪn.di.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, in.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/VC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.di.ən/
Division By Letters
in-di-an
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Indian
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | d | i | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Indian Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Indian?
Indian has 3 syllables, in-di-an. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɪn.di.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in Indian?
The first syllable, in, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Indian?
Indian has the structure VC/CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Indian into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.di.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-di-an.