How many syllables in "conduct"?

"conduct" has 2 lettergrepen (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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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"conduct": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:con·duct

Heteronym: stress shifts by part of speech

Hoofdklemtoon

CON-duct(con · duct)● ○

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

IPA:⁄ˈkɒn.dʌkt⁄

Zelfstandig naamwoord: Personal behavior or the manner of managing something.

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

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IPAkənˈdʌkt

Lettergrepencon·duct

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15:07

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How many syllables in "conduct"?: "conduct" has 2 lettergrepen (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.