How to pronounce agist
Say it like uh-JIST. Agist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JIST).
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- uh
- JIST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agist 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.
- JISTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of agist
American and British speakers say agist in essentially the same way: /əˈdʒɪst/ in the US and /əˈdʒɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-JIST.
What does agist mean?
- To take to graze or pasture, at a certain sum; used originally of the feeding of cattle in the king's forests, and collecting the money for the same.
- To charge lands etc. with any public burden.
Where does agist come from?
From Anglo-Norman agister (“to pasture for a fee”).
Words that rhyme with agist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of agist.
Questions about saying agist
How do you pronounce agist?
Say uh-JIST. The American pronunciation is /əˈdʒɪst/. In British English it is /əˈdʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agist?
Agist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JIST). Broken into parts: uh · JIST.
Do Americans and Brits say agist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdʒɪst/ and the British form is /əˈdʒɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.