How Many Syllables In Induct?
2syllables
Induct has 2 syllables, in-duct. It is a disyllabic word.
induct
/ɪnˈdʌkt/ UK /ɪnˈdʌkt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, duct.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.dʌkt/
Division By Letters
in-duct
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Induct
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 | d | ʌ | kt | CVCC | closed |
Why Induct Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in induct?
Induct has 2 syllables, in-duct. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈdʌkt/.
Which syllable is stressed in induct?
The second syllable, duct, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of induct?
Induct has the structure VC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide induct into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.dʌkt. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-duct.