How Many Syllables In Agenda?
3syllables
Agenda has 3 syllables, a-gen-da. It is a trisyllabic word.
agenda
/əˈdʒen.də/ UK /əˈdʒen.də/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, gen.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/ə.dʒen.də/
Division By Letters
a-gen-da
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Agenda
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 | dʒ | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Agenda Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in agenda?
Agenda has 3 syllables, a-gen-da. In British English it is transcribed /əˈdʒen.də/.
Which syllable is stressed in agenda?
The second syllable, gen, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of agenda?
Agenda has the structure V/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide agenda into syllables?
By sound, ə.dʒen.də. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-gen-da.