How Many Syllables In Produce?
2syllables
Produce has 2 syllables, prod-uce. It is a disyllabic word.
produce
/ˈprɒdʒ.uːs/ UK /ˈproʊ.duːs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, prod.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/VC
Division By Sound
/prɒdʒ.uːs/
Division By Letters
prod-uce
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Produce
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 | dʒ | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | uː | s | VC | closed |
Why Produce Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /dʒ/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun | /ˈprɒdʒ.uːs/ | /ˈproʊ.duːs/ | 2 |
| Verb | /prəˈdjuːs/ | /prəˈduːs/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in produce?
Produce has 2 syllables, prod-uce. In British English it is transcribed /ˈprɒdʒ.uːs/.
Which syllable is stressed in produce?
The first syllable, prod, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of produce?
Produce has the structure CCVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide produce into syllables?
By sound, prɒdʒ.uːs. By letters, as a spelling guide, prod-uce.