How many syllables in "indebted"?

"indebted" has 3 lettergrepen (in - deb - ted).

How to divide "indebted"?

"indebted" divides into 3 parts: in · deb · ted.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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3 Lettergrepen

"indebted": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:in·deb·ted

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in-DEB-ted(in · deb · ted)○ ● ○

Stress in "indebted" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪnˈdɛtɪd⁄

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IPAɪnˈdɛtɪd

Lettergrepenin·deb·ted

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How many syllables in "indebted"?: "indebted" has 3 lettergrepen (in - deb - ted).
How to divide "indebted"?: "indebted" divides into 3 parts: in · deb · ted.
Where is the stress in "indebted"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "indebted"?: Say each syllable slowly (in... deb... ted) and listen on SayItVid.