How Many Syllables In Disagree?
3syllables
Disagree has 3 syllables, dis-a-gree. It is a trisyllabic word.
disagree
/ˌdɪs.əˈɡriː/ UK /ˌdɪs.əˈɡriː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, gree.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CCV
Division By Sound
/dɪs.ə.ɡriː/
Division By Letters
dis-a-gree
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Disagree
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | d | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | ɡr | iː | – | CCV | open |
Why Disagree Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ɡr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in disagree?
Disagree has 3 syllables, dis-a-gree. In British English it is transcribed /ˌdɪs.əˈɡriː/.
Which syllable is stressed in disagree?
The third syllable, gree, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of disagree?
Disagree has the structure CVC/V/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide disagree into syllables?
By sound, dɪs.ə.ɡriː. By letters, as a spelling guide, dis-a-gree.