How many syllables in "agony"?

"agony" has 3 lettergrepen (ag - o - ny).

How to divide "agony"?

"agony" divides into 3 parts: ag · o · ny.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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3 Lettergrepen

"agony": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ag·o·ny

Hoofdklemtoon

AG-o-ny(ag · o · ny)● ○ ○

Stress in "agony" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈæɡəni⁄

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IPAˈæɡəni

Lettergrepenag·o·ny

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How many syllables in "agony"?: "agony" has 3 lettergrepen (ag - o - ny).
How to divide "agony"?: "agony" divides into 3 parts: ag · o · ny.
Where is the stress in "agony"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "agony"?: Say each syllable slowly (ag... o... ny) and listen on SayItVid.