How Many Syllables In Against?
2syllables
Against has 2 syllables, a-gainst. It is a disyllabic word.
against
/əˈɡenst/ UK /əˈɡenst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, gainst.
Syllable Structure
V/CVCCC
Division By Sound
/ə.ɡenst/
Division By Letters
a-gainst
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Against
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | ɡ | e | nst | CVCCC | closed |
Why Against Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /əˈɡenst/ | /əˈɡenst/ | 2 |
| Also | /əˈɡeɪnst/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in against?
Against has 2 syllables, a-gainst. In British English it is transcribed /əˈɡenst/.
Which syllable is stressed in against?
The second syllable, gainst, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of against?
Against has the structure V/CVCCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide against into syllables?
By sound, ə.ɡenst. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-gainst.