How to pronounce agitated
Say it like AJ-uh-tay-tid. Agitated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AJ).
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- AJ
- uh
- tay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agitated 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of agitated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AJ-uh-tay-tid.
What does agitated mean?
- Angry, annoyed, bothered or worked up.
- Of a solution or substance, violently and chaotically moving around, such as due to being shaken.
- simple past and past participle of agitate How to pronounce agitate
Questions about saying agitated
How do you pronounce agitated?
Say AJ-uh-tay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈædʒəˌteɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈædʒəˌteɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agitated?
Agitated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AJ). Broken into parts: AJ · uh · tay · tid.
Is agitated 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 /ˈædʒəˌteɪtɪd/ (AJ-uh-tay-tid).