How Many Syllables In Indulge?
2syllables
Indulge has 2 syllables, in-dulge. It is a disyllabic word.
indulge
/ɪnˈdʌldʒ/ UK /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, dulge.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.dʌldʒ/
Division By Letters
in-dulge
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Indulge
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 | ʌ | ldʒ | CVCC | closed |
Why Indulge 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 indulge?
Indulge has 2 syllables, in-dulge. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in indulge?
The second syllable, dulge, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of indulge?
Indulge has the structure VC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide indulge into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.dʌldʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-dulge.