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