How Many Syllables In Product?
2syllables
Product has 2 syllables, prod-uct. It is a disyllabic word.
product
/ˈprɒd.ʌkt/ UK /ˈprɑː.dʌkt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, prod.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/VCC
Division By Sound
/prɒd.ʌkt/
Division By Letters
prod-uct
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Product
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | pr | ɒ | d | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ʌ | kt | VCC | closed |
Why Product Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in product?
Product has 2 syllables, prod-uct. In British English it is transcribed /ˈprɒd.ʌkt/.
Which syllable is stressed in product?
The first syllable, prod, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of product?
Product has the structure CCVC/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide product into syllables?
By sound, prɒd.ʌkt. By letters, as a spelling guide, prod-uct.