How Many Syllables In Again?
2syllables
Again has 2 syllables, a-gain. It is a disyllabic word.
again
/əˈɡen/ UK /əˈɡen/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, gain.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.ɡen/
Division By Letters
a-gain
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Again
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 | ɡ | e | n | CVC | closed |
Why Again Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /əˈɡen/ | /əˈɡen/ | 2 |
| Also | /əˈɡeɪn/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in again?
Again has 2 syllables, a-gain. In British English it is transcribed /əˈɡen/.
Which syllable is stressed in again?
The second syllable, gain, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of again?
Again has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide again into syllables?
By sound, ə.ɡen. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-gain.