How many syllables in "conduct"?

"conduct" has 2 הברות (con - duct).

Why does "conduct" shift stress?

"conduct" is a heteronym: noun stresses CON-duct, verb stresses con-DUCT.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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מדריך הברות

2 הברות

"conduct": 2 הברות.

הברות:con·duct

Heteronym: stress shifts by part of speech

הטעמה ראשית

CON-duct(con · duct)● ○

Stress in "conduct" falls on 1st syllable (noun).

IPA:⁄ˈkɒn.dʌkt⁄

שם עצם: Personal behavior or the manner of managing something.

“Employees must adhere to the company code of conduct.”

Listen to spoken timing and rhythm in native context.

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הפעלה אוטומטית

IPAkənˈdʌkt

הברותcon·duct

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How many syllables in "conduct"?: "conduct" has 2 הברות (con - duct).
Why does "conduct" shift stress?: "conduct" is a heteronym: noun stresses CON-duct, verb stresses con-DUCT.
Where is the stress in "conduct"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "conduct"?: Say each syllable slowly (con... duct) and listen on SayItVid.