How Many Syllables In Agreement?
3syllables
Agreement has 3 syllables, a-gree-ment. It is a trisyllabic word.
agreement
/əˈɡriː.mənt/ UK /əˈɡriː.mənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, gree.
Syllable Structure
V/CCV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ə.ɡriː.mənt/
Division By Letters
a-gree-ment
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Agreement
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 | iː | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | m | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Agreement Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in agreement?
Agreement has 3 syllables, a-gree-ment. In British English it is transcribed /əˈɡriː.mənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in agreement?
The second syllable, gree, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of agreement?
Agreement has the structure V/CCV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide agreement into syllables?
By sound, ə.ɡriː.mənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-gree-ment.