How Many Syllables In Agile?
2syllables
Agile has 2 syllables, ag-ile. It is a disyllabic word.
agile
/ˈædʒ.aɪl/ UK /ˈædʒ.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ag.
Syllable Structure
VC/VC
Division By Sound
/ædʒ.aɪl/
Division By Letters
ag-ile
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Agile
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 | – | æ | dʒ | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | aɪ | l | VC | closed |
Why Agile Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /dʒ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in agile?
Agile has 2 syllables, ag-ile. In British English it is transcribed /ˈædʒ.aɪl/.
Which syllable is stressed in agile?
The first syllable, ag, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of agile?
Agile has the structure VC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide agile into syllables?
By sound, ædʒ.aɪl. By letters, as a spelling guide, ag-ile.