How to pronounce agitating
Say it like AJ-uh-tay-ting. Agitating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AJ).
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- AJ
- uh
- tay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agitating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of agitating
- 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-ting.
What does agitating mean?
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Questions about saying agitating
How do you pronounce agitating?
Say AJ-uh-tay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈædʒəˌteɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈædʒəˌteɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agitating?
Agitating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AJ). Broken into parts: AJ · uh · tay · ting.
Is agitating 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 /ˈædʒəˌteɪtɪŋ/ (AJ-uh-tay-ting).