again

How to Split "again" into Syllables

The word again is divided into 2 syllables: a·gain. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• a — 1st syllable
• gain — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of again:

• IPA: /əˈɡɛn/

📖 Definitions

1. Another time: indicating a repeat of an action. [from 14thc.]
2. He tangled in tree-tops again and again / And barely missed hitting a tri-motored plane.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English agayn, from Old English onġēan (“against, again”), from Proto-West Germanic *in gagin, from Proto-Germanic *in gagin. Cognate with German entgegen (“contrary to”), North Frisian ijen (“against”), Danish igen (“again”), Swedish igen (“again”), and Norwegian Bokmål igjen (“again”), and Icelandic í gegnum (“through”). By surface analysis, on- +‎ gain (“against”). From Middle English agayn, again, ayain, ayen, anȝen, from Old English āġēa...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down again into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare again with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
again	2	a·gain
acne	2	ac-ne
asinine	4	a-si-ni-ne
Asian	2	a-sian
ageism	2	a-geism

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to again:

agar, Agana, agape, agate, agave, Agassi, Agatha, against.