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