How Many Syllables In Aggressive?
3syllables
Aggressive has 3 syllables, a-ggress-ive. It is a trisyllabic word.
aggressive
/əˈɡres.ɪv/ UK /əˈɡres.ɪv/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ggress.
Syllable Structure
V/CCVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ə.ɡres.ɪv/
Division By Letters
a-ggress-ive
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Aggressive
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 | ɡr | e | s | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | v | VC | closed |
Why Aggressive Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in aggressive?
Aggressive has 3 syllables, a-ggress-ive. In British English it is transcribed /əˈɡres.ɪv/.
Which syllable is stressed in aggressive?
The second syllable, ggress, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of aggressive?
Aggressive has the structure V/CCVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide aggressive into syllables?
By sound, ə.ɡres.ɪv. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ggress-ive.