How Many Syllables In Indistinct?
3syllables
Indistinct has 3 syllables, in-di-stinct. It is a trisyllabic word.
indistinct
/ˌɪn.dɪˈstɪŋkt/ UK /ˌɪn.dɪˈstɪŋkt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, stinct.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CCVCCC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.dɪ.stɪŋkt/
Division By Letters
in-di-stinct
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Indistinct
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 | st | ɪ | ŋkt | CCVCCC | closed |
Why Indistinct Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in indistinct?
Indistinct has 3 syllables, in-di-stinct. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɪn.dɪˈstɪŋkt/.
Which syllable is stressed in indistinct?
The third syllable, stinct, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of indistinct?
Indistinct has the structure VC/CV/CCVCCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide indistinct into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.dɪ.stɪŋkt. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-di-stinct.