How to pronounce aggro
Say it like AG-roh. Aggro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG).
- AG
- roh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aggro 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.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of aggro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AG-roh.
What does aggro mean?
- Aggravation; bother.
- Aggressive behaviour; loud, intimidating behaviour that convincingly threatens violence without necessarily actually becoming violent.“Move along, lads; we don't want any aggro.”
- A measure of a player's level of belligerence.
- Angry.
- Aggressive; inclined to attack (including, in video games, without having first been attacked).
- Of a deck, designed for aggressive play that seeks to defeat the opponent in the early stages of the game.
- To become aggressive towards the player's character.“They'll aggro on you if you get too close.”
- To cause (a non-player character) to become aggressive towards the player's character.“I aggroed the dragon by stealing from its hoard, and it killed me.”
Where does aggro come from?
From a clipping of aggravation + -o (diminutive suffix), influenced by aggressive.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
- deaggro
Words that rhyme with aggro
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aggro.
Words that sound like aggro
Questions about saying aggro
How do you pronounce aggro?
Say AG-roh. The American pronunciation is /ˈæɡroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈæɡrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aggro?
Aggro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG). Broken into parts: AG · roh.
Is aggro pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈæɡrəʊ/ (AG-roh).
What words sound the same as aggro?
Aggro sounds the same as agro in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.