How to pronounce agateware
Say it like AG-uh-tweh-er. Agateware has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈæɡəˌtwɛɚ/AG-uh-tweh-er
UK British/ˈæɡəˌtwɛə/AG-uh-tweh-uh
- AG
- uh
- tweh
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agateware 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.
- twehGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of agateware
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AG-uh-tweh-uh.
What does agateware mean?
noun
- Pottery decorated with a combination of contrastingly coloured clays, designed to resemble the layers of colour in an agate stone.
Where does agateware come from?
From agate + -ware.
Questions about saying agateware
How do you pronounce agateware?
Say AG-uh-tweh-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈæɡəˌtwɛɚ/. In British English it is /ˈæɡəˌtwɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agateware?
Agateware has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG). Broken into parts: AG · uh · tweh · er.
Is agateware 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 /ˈæɡəˌtwɛə/ (AG-uh-tweh-uh).