How to pronounce agates
Say it like AG-uts. Agates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG).
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- AG
- uts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agates 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.
- utsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of agates
American and British speakers say agates in essentially the same way: /ˈæɡəts/ in the US and /ˈæɡəts/ in the UK.
British respelling: AG-uts.
What does agates mean?
- plural of agate How to pronounce agate
Questions about saying agates
How do you pronounce agates?
Say AG-uts. The American pronunciation is /ˈæɡəts/. In British English it is /ˈæɡəts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agates?
Agates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG). Broken into parts: AG · uts.
Do Americans and Brits say agates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæɡəts/ and the British form is /ˈæɡəts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.