How Many Syllables In Agnostic?
3syllables
Agnostic has 3 syllables, a-gnos-tic. It is a trisyllabic word.
agnostic
/æɡˈnɒs.tɪk/ UK /æɡˈnɑː.stɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, gnos.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/æɡ.nɒs.tɪk/
Division By Letters
a-gnos-tic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Agnostic
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | æ | ɡ | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | n | ɒ | s | CVC | closed |
| 3 | t | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Agnostic Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in agnostic?
Agnostic has 3 syllables, a-gnos-tic. In British English it is transcribed /æɡˈnɒs.tɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in agnostic?
The second syllable, gnos, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of agnostic?
Agnostic has the structure VC/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide agnostic into syllables?
By sound, æɡ.nɒs.tɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-gnos-tic.