Problem

How many syllables are there in a word "Aqueduct"?

Clue

A syllable is a single, unbroken vowel sound within a spoken word.

Sumup

Please summarize steps

Choice-A

Choice A is correct because aqueduct can be split into syllables as "a-que-duct." There are three distinct sounds or beats.

Correct 3

Choice-B

Choice B is incorrect because when you pronounce it, you’ll notice that this division doesn’t naturally fit the spoken form. You will likely notice only three sounds, indicating this choice is incorrect.

Wrong 4

Choice-C

Choice C is incorrect because it attempt to split it as "a-que" or "que-duct." There are more than two distinct sounds.

Wrong 2

Choice-D

Choice D is incorrect because If pronounced as a single beat, it would be compressed to "aq-dct," which isn’t how it’s naturally spoken. Clearly, it has more than one beat, so this choice is incorrect.

Wrong 1

Step

The correct choice is 3 syllables.

Answer

Choice A

Sumup

Please summarize choices