How to pronounce agenbite
Say it like uh-GHEN-byte. Agenbite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHEN).
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- uh
- GHEN
- byte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agenbite 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.
- GHENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- byteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of agenbite
American and British speakers say agenbite in essentially the same way: /əˈɡɛnbaɪt/ in the US and /əˈɡɛnbaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-GHEN-byte.
What does agenbite mean?
- Remorse, ayenbite.
Where does agenbite come from?
Learned borrowing from Middle English ayenbite, reflecting Old English agēn (“again, eft, back”).
Questions about saying agenbite
How do you pronounce agenbite?
Say uh-GHEN-byte. The American pronunciation is /əˈɡɛnbaɪt/. In British English it is /əˈɡɛnbaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agenbite?
Agenbite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHEN). Broken into parts: uh · GHEN · byte.
Do Americans and Brits say agenbite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈɡɛnbaɪt/ and the British form is /əˈɡɛnbaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.