How Many Syllables In Indict?
2syllables
Indict has 2 syllables, in-dict. It is a disyllabic word.
indict
/ɪnˈdaɪt/ UK /ɪnˈdaɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, dict.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.daɪt/
Division By Letters
in-dict
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Indict
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 | aɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Indict Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in indict?
Indict has 2 syllables, in-dict. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈdaɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in indict?
The second syllable, dict, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of indict?
Indict has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide indict into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.daɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-dict.