How to pronounce agility
Say it like uh-JIL-uh-tee. Agility has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JIL).
- uh
- JIL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agility pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of agility
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-JIL-ih-tee.
What does agility mean?
- The quality of being agile; the power of moving the limbs quickly and easily; quickness of motion“His superior agility countered his lack of strength.”
- A faculty of being agile in body, mind, or figuratively.
Where does agility come from?
From late Middle English, borrowed from Middle French agilité, from Latin agilitās, from agilis (“nimble, fleet, quick”), equivalent to agile + -ity.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- nimbleness
- legerity
- lightness
- lightsomeness
Words that rhyme with agility
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of agility.
- ability
- responsibility
- possibility
- utility
- availability
- capability
- mobility
- flexibility
- probability
- reliability
Questions about saying agility
How do you pronounce agility?
Say uh-JIL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /əˈdʒɪləti/. In British English it is /əˈdʒɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agility?
Agility has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JIL). Broken into parts: uh · JIL · uh · tee.
Is agility pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˈdʒɪlɪti/ (uh-JIL-ih-tee).