How to pronounce agile
Say it like AJ-ul. Agile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AJ).
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- AJ
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of agile
American and British speakers say agile in essentially the same way: /ˈædʒəl/ in the US and /ˈædʒaɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: AJ-eyel.
What does agile mean?
- Having the faculty of quick motion in the limbs; apt or ready to move; loose-jointed.“an agile creature”
- Characterised by quick motion.“agile movements”
- Of or relating to agile software development, a technique for iterative and incremental development of software involving collaboration between teams.“agile methods”
- Agile software development.
Where does agile come from?
From earlier agil, borrowed from Latin agilis (“agile, nimble”), from agō (“do, act; move”).
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Questions about saying agile
How do you pronounce agile?
Say AJ-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈædʒəl/. In British English it is /ˈædʒaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agile?
Agile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AJ). Broken into parts: AJ · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say agile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈædʒəl/ and the British form is /ˈædʒaɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.