How Many Syllables In Indicator?
4syllables
Indicator has 4 syllables, in-di-ca-tor. It is a polysyllabic word.
indicator
/ˈɪn.də.keɪ.tə/ UK /ˈɪn.də.keɪ.t̬ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, in.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/ɪn.də.keɪ.tə/
Division By Letters
in-di-ca-tor
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Indicator
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 | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | k | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Indicator Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in indicator?
Indicator has 4 syllables, in-di-ca-tor. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɪn.də.keɪ.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in indicator?
The first syllable, in, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of indicator?
Indicator has the structure VC/CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide indicator into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.də.keɪ.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-di-ca-tor.
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