How Many Syllables In Reproduce?
3syllables
Reproduce has 3 syllables, re-pro-duce. It is a trisyllabic word.
reproduce
/ˌriː.prəˈdjuːs/ UK /ˌriː.prəˈduːs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, duce.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/riː.prə.djuːs/
Division By Letters
re-pro-duce
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Reproduce
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 | r | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | pr | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 3 primary stress | dj | uː | s | CCVC | closed |
Why Reproduce Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /pr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /dj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in reproduce?
Reproduce has 3 syllables, re-pro-duce. In British English it is transcribed /ˌriː.prəˈdjuːs/.
Which syllable is stressed in reproduce?
The third syllable, duce, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of reproduce?
Reproduce has the structure CV/CCV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide reproduce into syllables?
By sound, riː.prə.djuːs. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-pro-duce.