How Many Syllables In Agent?
2syllables
Agent has 2 syllables, a-gent. It is a disyllabic word.
agent
/ˈeɪ.dʒənt/ UK /ˈeɪ.dʒənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, a.
Syllable Structure
V/CVCC
Division By Sound
/eɪ.dʒənt/
Division By Letters
a-gent
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Agent
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 | – | eɪ | – | V | open |
| 2 | dʒ | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Agent Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in agent?
Agent has 2 syllables, a-gent. In British English it is transcribed /ˈeɪ.dʒənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in agent?
The first syllable, a, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of agent?
Agent has the structure V/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide agent into syllables?
By sound, eɪ.dʒənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-gent.