How Many Syllables In Agony?
3syllables
Agony has 3 syllables, ag-o-ny. It is a trisyllabic word.
agony
/ˈæɡ.ə.ni/ UK /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ag.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/æɡ.ə.ni/
Division By Letters
ag-o-ny
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Agony
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 | ɡ | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | n | i | – | CV | open |
Why Agony Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /ɡ/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in agony?
Agony has 3 syllables, ag-o-ny. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/.
Which syllable is stressed in agony?
The first syllable, ag, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of agony?
Agony has the structure VC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide agony into syllables?
By sound, æɡ.ə.ni. By letters, as a spelling guide, ag-o-ny.