How Many Syllables In Aggression?
3syllables
Aggression has 3 syllables, a-ggress-ion. It is a trisyllabic word.
aggression
/əˈɡreʃ.ən/ UK /əˈɡreʃ.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ggress.
Syllable Structure
V/CCVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ə.ɡreʃ.ən/
Division By Letters
a-ggress-ion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Aggression
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 | ɡr | e | ʃ | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Aggression Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in aggression?
Aggression has 3 syllables, a-ggress-ion. In British English it is transcribed /əˈɡreʃ.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in aggression?
The second syllable, ggress, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of aggression?
Aggression has the structure V/CCVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide aggression into syllables?
By sound, ə.ɡreʃ.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ggress-ion.