How Many Syllables In Induction?
3syllables
Induction has 3 syllables, in-duc-tion. It is a trisyllabic word.
induction
/ɪnˈdʌk.ʃən/ UK /ɪnˈdʌk.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, duc.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.dʌk.ʃən/
Division By Letters
in-duc-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Induction
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 | k | CVC | closed |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Induction Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in induction?
Induction has 3 syllables, in-duc-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈdʌk.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in induction?
The second syllable, duc, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of induction?
Induction has the structure VC/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide induction into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.dʌk.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-duc-tion.