How to pronounce agitation
Say it like aj-uh-TAY-shun. Agitation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- aj
- uh
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agitation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ajGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of agitation
American and British speakers say agitation in essentially the same way: /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: aj-uh-TAY-shun.
What does agitation mean?
- The act of agitating, or the state of being agitated; the state of being disrupted with violence, or with irregular action; commotion.“During a storm the sea is in agitation.”
- A disturbance of personal tranquillity; disturbance of someone's peace of mind; an emotion combining irritation, restlessness and aggravation; a feeling of being riled up or bothered to the point of experiencing distress and tension.“She causes great agitation within me.”
- Excitement of public feeling by discussion, appeals, etc.“the antislavery agitation”
Where does agitation come from?
From French agitation, from Latin agitātiō (“movement, agitation”).
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Questions about saying agitation
How do you pronounce agitation?
Say aj-uh-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agitation?
Agitation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: aj · uh · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say agitation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.