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