How Many Syllables In Conduct?
2syllables
Conduct has 2 syllables, con-duct. It is a disyllabic word.
conduct
/ˈkɒn.dʌkt/ UK /ˈkɑːn.dʌkt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, con.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/kɒn.dʌkt/
Division By Letters
con-duct
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Conduct
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 | k | ɒ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | d | ʌ | kt | CVCC | closed |
Why Conduct Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun | /ˈkɒn.dʌkt/ | /ˈkɑːn.dʌkt/ | 2 |
| Verb | /kənˈdʌkt/ | /kənˈdʌkt/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in conduct?
Conduct has 2 syllables, con-duct. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɒn.dʌkt/.
Which syllable is stressed in conduct?
The first syllable, con, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of conduct?
Conduct has the structure CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide conduct into syllables?
By sound, kɒn.dʌkt. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-duct.