How Many Syllables In Indicate?
3syllables
Indicate has 3 syllables, in-di-cate. It is a trisyllabic word.
indicate
/ˈɪn.dɪ.keɪt/ UK /ˈɪn.dɪ.keɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, in.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.dɪ.keɪt/
Division By Letters
in-di-cate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Indicate
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 | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | k | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Indicate Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in indicate?
Indicate has 3 syllables, in-di-cate. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɪn.dɪ.keɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in indicate?
The first syllable, in, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of indicate?
Indicate has the structure VC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide indicate into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.dɪ.keɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-di-cate.