How Many Syllables In Indecent?
3syllables
Indecent has 3 syllables, in-de-cent. It is a trisyllabic word.
indecent
/ɪnˈdiː.sənt/ UK /ɪnˈdiː.sənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, de.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.diː.sənt/
Division By Letters
in-de-cent
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Indecent
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 | iː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | s | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Indecent Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in indecent?
Indecent has 3 syllables, in-de-cent. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈdiː.sənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in indecent?
The second syllable, de, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of indecent?
Indecent has the structure VC/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide indecent into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.diː.sənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-de-cent.