How Many Syllables In Induce?
2syllables
Induce has 2 syllables, in-duce. It is a disyllabic word.
induce
/ɪnˈdjuːs/ UK /ɪnˈduːs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, duce.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.djuːs/
Division By Letters
in-duce
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Induce
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 | dj | uː | s | CCVC | closed |
Why Induce Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /dj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in induce?
Induce has 2 syllables, in-duce. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈdjuːs/.
Which syllable is stressed in induce?
The second syllable, duce, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of induce?
Induce has the structure VC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide induce into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.djuːs. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-duce.