How Many Syllables In Agency?
3syllables
Agency has 3 syllables, a-gen-cy. It is a trisyllabic word.
agency
/ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/ UK /ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, a.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/eɪ.dʒən.si/
Division By Letters
a-gen-cy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Agency
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | – | eɪ | – | V | open |
| 2 | dʒ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | s | i | – | CV | open |
Why Agency Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in agency?
Agency has 3 syllables, a-gen-cy. In British English it is transcribed /ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/.
Which syllable is stressed in agency?
The first syllable, a, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of agency?
Agency has the structure V/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide agency into syllables?
By sound, eɪ.dʒən.si. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-gen-cy.