How to pronounce agflation
Say it like ag-FLAY-shun. Agflation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAY).
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- ag
- FLAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agflation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- agKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- FLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of agflation
American and British speakers say agflation in essentially the same way: /æɡˈfleɪʃən/ in the US and /æɡˈfleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ag-FLAY-shun.
What does agflation mean?
- An increase in the price of food crops, especially due to increased demand, and to diversification into the production of biomass
Where does agflation come from?
Blend of agricultural + inflation; compare stagflation.
Words that rhyme with agflation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of agflation.
Questions about saying agflation
How do you pronounce agflation?
Say ag-FLAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /æɡˈfleɪʃən/. In British English it is /æɡˈfleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agflation?
Agflation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAY). Broken into parts: ag · FLAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say agflation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æɡˈfleɪʃən/ and the British form is /æɡˈfleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.