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