How to pronounce agape
Say it like uh-GAYP. Agape has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAYP).
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- uh
- GAYP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agape 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.
- GAYPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of agape
American and British speakers say agape in essentially the same way: /əˈɡeɪp/ in the US and /əˈɡeɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-GAYP.
What does agape mean?
- In a state of astonishment, wonder, expectation, or eager attention; as with mouth hanging open.
- Wide open.
- The love of God for mankind, or the benevolent love of Christians for others.
- Spiritual, altruistic, beneficial love which wills good for others.
- A love feast, especially one held in the early Christian Church in connection with the Eucharist.
- In a state of astonishment, wonder, expectation, or eager attention.
- Open wide.
Where does agape come from?
From a- + gape. First known use by John Milton in Paradise Lost (1667).
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Words that rhyme with agape
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Questions about saying agape
How do you pronounce agape?
Say uh-GAYP. The American pronunciation is /əˈɡeɪp/. In British English it is /əˈɡeɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agape?
Agape has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAYP). Broken into parts: uh · GAYP.
Do Americans and Brits say agape the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈɡeɪp/ and the British form is /əˈɡeɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.