How Many Syllables In Inducement?
3syllables
Inducement has 3 syllables, in-duce-ment. It is a trisyllabic word.
inducement
/ɪnˈdjuːs.mənt/ UK /ɪnˈduːs.mənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, duce.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.djuːs.mənt/
Division By Letters
in-duce-ment
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Inducement
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 | dj | uː | s | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | m | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Inducement Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /dj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in inducement?
Inducement has 3 syllables, in-duce-ment. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈdjuːs.mənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in inducement?
The second syllable, duce, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of inducement?
Inducement has the structure VC/CCVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide inducement into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.djuːs.mənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-duce-ment.