How to pronounce agio
Say it like AJ-oh. Agio has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AJ).
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US American/ˈædʒoʊ/AJ-oh
UK British/ˈædʒəʊ/AJ-oh
- AJ
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agio 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of agio
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AJ-oh.
What does agio mean?
noun
- The premium or percentage on a better sort of money when it is given in exchange for an inferior sort. The premium or discount on foreign bills of exchange is sometimes called agio.
Where does agio come from?
Borrowed from Italian aggio.
Questions about saying agio
How do you pronounce agio?
Say AJ-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈædʒoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈædʒəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agio?
Agio has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AJ). Broken into parts: AJ · oh.
Is agio 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 /ˈædʒəʊ/ (AJ-oh).