How to pronounce agama
Say it like uh-GAY-muh. Agama has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAY).
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- uh
- GAY
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agama pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of agama
American and British speakers say agama in essentially the same way: /əˈɡeɪmə/ in the US and /əˈɡeɪmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-GAY-muh.
What does agama mean?
- Any of the various small, long-tailed lizards of the subfamily Agaminae of family Agamidae, especially in genera Acanthocercus, Agama, Dendragama, Laudakia, Phrynocephalus, Trapelus and Xenagama.
Where does agama come from?
Borrowed from Sranan Tongo agama (“lizard”), borrowed from a Gbe language.
Questions about saying agama
How do you pronounce agama?
Say uh-GAY-muh. The American pronunciation is /əˈɡeɪmə/. In British English it is /əˈɡeɪmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agama?
Agama has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAY). Broken into parts: uh · GAY · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say agama the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈɡeɪmə/ and the British form is /əˈɡeɪmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.