How to pronounce agar
Say it like AY-gher. Agar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈeɪɡɚ/AY-gher
UK British/ˈeɪɡə/AY-guh
- AY
- gher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- gherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of agar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AY-guh.
What does agar mean?
noun
- A gelatinous substance obtained from red algae, especially Gracilaria species, used as a bacterial culture medium, in electrophoresis and as a food additive.
- A culture medium based on this material.
- A pattern that is periodic in both space and time covering the whole plane.
- agarwood
Where does agar come from?
From Malay agar (“jelly”) or agar-agar.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- nutrient agar
- agar-agar
Words that rhyme with agar
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of agar.
Questions about saying agar
How do you pronounce agar?
Say AY-gher. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈeɪɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agar?
Agar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · gher.
Is agar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈeɪɡə/ (AY-guh).