How to pronounce agitators
Say it like AJ-ih-tay-terz. Agitators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AJ).
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- AJ
- ih
- tay
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agitators 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of agitators
- 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-tuz.
What does agitators mean?
- plural of agitator How to pronounce agitator
Questions about saying agitators
How do you pronounce agitators?
Say AJ-ih-tay-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈædʒɪˌteɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈædʒɪˌteɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agitators?
Agitators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AJ). Broken into parts: AJ · ih · tay · terz.
Is agitators 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 /ˈædʒɪˌteɪtəz/ (AJ-ih-tay-tuz).