How to pronounce agitator
Say it like AJ-uh-tay-ter. Agitator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AJ).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈædʒəˌteɪtɚ/AJ-uh-tay-ter
UK British/ˈædʒɪteɪtə/AJ-ih-tay-tuh
- AJ
- uh
- tay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agitator 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of agitator
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AJ-ih-tay-tuh.
What does agitator mean?
noun
- One who agitates; one who stirs up or excites others, for example political reformers.
- An implement for shaking or mixing.
Where does agitator come from?
From agitate + -or.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- agitant
- instigator
- fomenter
Questions about saying agitator
How do you pronounce agitator?
Say AJ-uh-tay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈædʒəˌteɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈædʒɪteɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agitator?
Agitator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AJ). Broken into parts: AJ · uh · tay · ter.
Is agitator pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈædʒɪteɪtə/ (AJ-ih-tay-tuh).