How Many Syllables In Indifferent?
3syllables
Indifferent has 3 syllables, in-diff-erent. It is a trisyllabic word.
indifferent
/ɪnˈdɪf.rənt/ UK /ɪnˈdɪf.rənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, diff.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.dɪf.rənt/
Division By Letters
in-diff-erent
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Indifferent
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 | ɪ | f | CVC | closed |
| 3 | r | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Indifferent 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 /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /f/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in indifferent?
Indifferent has 3 syllables, in-diff-erent. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈdɪf.rənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in indifferent?
The second syllable, diff, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of indifferent?
Indifferent has the structure VC/CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide indifferent into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.dɪf.rənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-diff-erent.
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