How to pronounce agents
Say it like AY-junts. Agents has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- junts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agents pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- juntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of agents
American and British speakers say agents in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪdʒənts/ in the US and /ˈeɪdʒənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-junts.
What does agents mean?
- plural of agent How to pronounce agent
Questions about saying agents
How do you pronounce agents?
Say AY-junts. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪdʒənts/. In British English it is /ˈeɪdʒənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agents?
Agents has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · junts.
Do Americans and Brits say agents the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪdʒənts/ and the British form is /ˈeɪdʒənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.