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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable a
  • 6 letters
Syllables
a-gen-cy: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: A-gen-cy.
Pronunciation
/ˈeɪdʒənsi/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

Words that rhyme with agency

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide agency into syllables?

agency divides as a-gen-cy. a-gen-cy: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in agency?

Agency has 3 syllables (a-gen-cy).

Which syllable is stressed in agency?

The stressed syllable in agency is a. The 1st syllable is stressed: A-gen-cy.

How do you pronounce agency?

/ˈeɪdʒənsi/ in American English.