How to pronounce agitophasia
Say it like aj-ih-toh-FAY-zhuh. Agitophasia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FAY).
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- aj
- ih
- toh
- FAY
- zhuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agitophasia 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- FAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zhuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of agitophasia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: aj-ih-toh-FAY-zhuh.
What does agitophasia mean?
- A condition characterized by abnormally rapid speech in which words, sounds, or syllables are unconsciously omitted, slurred, or distorted.
Where does agitophasia come from?
From Latin agitō (“to put something in motion, drive, impel”) + -phasia.
Words that rhyme with agitophasia
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Questions about saying agitophasia
How do you pronounce agitophasia?
Say aj-ih-toh-FAY-zhuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌædʒɪtoʊˈfeɪʒə/. In British English it is /ˌædʒɪtəʊˈfeɪʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agitophasia?
Agitophasia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FAY). Broken into parts: aj · ih · toh · FAY · zhuh.
Is agitophasia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌædʒɪtəʊˈfeɪʒə/ (aj-ih-toh-FAY-zhuh).