How Many Syllables In Indiscreet?
3syllables
Indiscreet has 3 syllables, in-di-screet. It is a trisyllabic word.
indiscreet
/ˌɪn.dɪˈskriːt/ UK /ˌɪn.dɪˈskriːt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, screet.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CCCVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.dɪ.skriːt/
Division By Letters
in-di-screet
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Indiscreet
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | d | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | skr | iː | t | CCCVC | closed |
Why Indiscreet Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /skr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in indiscreet?
Indiscreet has 3 syllables, in-di-screet. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɪn.dɪˈskriːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in indiscreet?
The third syllable, screet, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of indiscreet?
Indiscreet has the structure VC/CV/CCCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide indiscreet into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.dɪ.skriːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-di-screet.