How to pronounce aganactesis
Say it like ag-uh-nak-TEE-sis. Aganactesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TEE).
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- ag
- uh
- nak
- TEE
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aganactesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- agGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aganactesis
American and British speakers say aganactesis in essentially the same way: /ˌæɡənækˈtisɪs/ in the US and /ˌæɡənækˈtiːsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ag-uh-nak-TEE-sis.
What does aganactesis mean?
- An exclamation made out of a sense of deep indignation.
Words that rhyme with aganactesis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aganactesis.
Questions about saying aganactesis
How do you pronounce aganactesis?
Say ag-uh-nak-TEE-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌæɡənækˈtisɪs/. In British English it is /ˌæɡənækˈtiːsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aganactesis?
Aganactesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TEE). Broken into parts: ag · uh · nak · TEE · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say aganactesis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæɡənækˈtisɪs/ and the British form is /ˌæɡənækˈtiːsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.