How Many Syllables In Aggravate?
3syllables
Aggravate has 3 syllables, agg-ra-vate. It is a trisyllabic word.
aggravate
/ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/ UK /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, agg.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/æɡ.rə.veɪt/
Division By Letters
agg-ra-vate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Aggravate
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 | – | æ | ɡ | VC | closed |
| 2 | r | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | v | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Aggravate Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /ɡ/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in aggravate?
Aggravate has 3 syllables, agg-ra-vate. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in aggravate?
The first syllable, agg, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of aggravate?
Aggravate has the structure VC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide aggravate into syllables?
By sound, æɡ.rə.veɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, agg-ra-vate.