How Many Syllables In Introduce?
3syllables
Introduce has 3 syllables, in-tro-duce. It is a trisyllabic word.
introduce
/ˌɪn.trəˈdjuːs/ UK /ˌɪn.trəˈduːs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, duce.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.trə.djuːs/
Division By Letters
in-tro-duce
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Introduce
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | tr | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 3 primary stress | dj | uː | s | CCVC | closed |
Why Introduce Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /dj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in introduce?
Introduce has 3 syllables, in-tro-duce. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɪn.trəˈdjuːs/.
Which syllable is stressed in introduce?
The third syllable, duce, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of introduce?
Introduce has the structure VC/CCV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide introduce into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.trə.djuːs. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-tro-duce.