conduce

How to Split "conduce" into Syllables

The word conduce is divided into 3 syllables: con·du·ce. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• con — 1st syllable
• du — 2nd syllable
• ce — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of conduce:

• IPA: /kənˈdjuːs/

📖 Definitions

1. conduce (third-person singular simple present conduces, present participle conducing, simple past and past participle conduced) (formal)
2. To cause (something) to occur; to bring about.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Late Middle English conducen (“to guide, lead; (surgery) to draw together (edges of a wound, or parts of a torn sinew); to set (a broken bone)”), borrowed from Latin condūcere, the present active infinitive of condūcō (“to bring, draw, or lead together, assemble, collect; to contribute to something by being useful, be of use, be conducive to”), from con- (prefix denoting a bringing together of several things) + dūcō (“to conduct, guide, lead, lead away”) (ultimately from Pr...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down conduce into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare conduce with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
conduce	3	con·du·ce
contuse	3	con-tu-se
contiguous	4	con-ti-gu-ous
cosmetic	3	co-sme-tic
comatose	4	co-ma-to-se

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to conduce:

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