How to pronounce agender
Say it like ay-JEN-der. Agender has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEN).
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- ay
- JEN
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agender pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- JENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of agender
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ay-JEN-duh.
What does agender mean?
- Lacking gender (in any sense) entirely.“An agender noun includes both the masculine and feminine forms.”
Where does agender come from?
c. 2000s, from a- (“not”) + gender.
Words that rhyme with agender
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of agender.
Questions about saying agender
How do you pronounce agender?
Say ay-JEN-der. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈdʒɛndɚ/. In British English it is /eɪˈdʒɛndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agender?
Agender has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEN). Broken into parts: ay · JEN · der.
Is agender 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 /eɪˈdʒɛndə/ (ay-JEN-duh).