How Many Syllables In Index?
2syllables
Index has 2 syllables, in-dex. It is a disyllabic word.
index
/ˈɪn.deks/ UK /ˈɪn.deks/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, in.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.deks/
Division By Letters
in-dex
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Index
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 | e | ks | CVCC | closed |
Why Index Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in index?
Index has 2 syllables, in-dex. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɪn.deks/.
Which syllable is stressed in index?
The first syllable, in, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of index?
Index has the structure VC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide index into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.deks. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-dex.