How to pronounce agaric
Say it like AG-uh-rik. Agaric has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG).
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- AG
- uh
- rik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agaric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of agaric
American and British speakers say agaric in essentially the same way: /ˈæɡərɪk/ in the US and /ˈæɡərɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: AG-uh-rik.
What does agaric mean?
- Any of various fungi, principally of the order Agaricales, having fruiting bodies consisting of umbrella-like caps, on stalks, with numerous gills beneath.
- A dried fruiting body of a fungus formerly used in medicine (now Laricifomes officinalis, formerly Fomitopsis officinalis, Fomes officinalis, Polyporus officinalis).
Questions about saying agaric
How do you pronounce agaric?
Say AG-uh-rik. The American pronunciation is /ˈæɡərɪk/. In British English it is /ˈæɡərɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agaric?
Agaric has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG). Broken into parts: AG · uh · rik.
Do Americans and Brits say agaric the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæɡərɪk/ and the British form is /ˈæɡərɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.