How Many Syllables In Indecision?
4syllables
Indecision has 4 syllables, in-de-cis-ion. It is a polysyllabic word.
indecision
/ˌɪn.dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/ UK /ˌɪn.dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, cis.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.dɪ.sɪʒ.ən/
Division By Letters
in-de-cis-ion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Indecision
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | d | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | s | ɪ | ʒ | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Indecision Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ʒ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in indecision?
Indecision has 4 syllables, in-de-cis-ion. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɪn.dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in indecision?
The third syllable, cis, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of indecision?
Indecision has the structure VC/CV/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide indecision into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.dɪ.sɪʒ.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-de-cis-ion.
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