How Many Syllables In Indifferently?
4syllables
Indifferently has 4 syllables, in-diff-erent-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
indifferently
/ɪnˈdɪf.rənt.li/ UK /ɪnˈdɪf.rənt.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, diff.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/CVCC/CV
Division By Sound
/ɪn.dɪf.rənt.li/
Division By Letters
in-diff-erent-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Indifferently
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 |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Indifferently 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/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in indifferently?
Indifferently has 4 syllables, in-diff-erent-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈdɪf.rənt.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in indifferently?
The second syllable, diff, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of indifferently?
Indifferently has the structure VC/CVC/CVCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide indifferently into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.dɪf.rənt.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-diff-erent-ly.