How to pronounce agley
Say it like uh-GLAY. Agley has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLAY).
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- uh
- GLAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agley pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of agley
American and British speakers say agley in essentially the same way: /əˈɡleɪ/ in the US and /əˈɡleɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-GLAY.
What does agley mean?
- Wrong, awry, askew, amiss, or distortedly.
- Wrong; askew.
Where does agley come from?
Borrowed from Scots agley.
Words that rhyme with agley
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of agley.
Questions about saying agley
How do you pronounce agley?
Say uh-GLAY. The American pronunciation is /əˈɡleɪ/. In British English it is /əˈɡleɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agley?
Agley has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLAY). Broken into parts: uh · GLAY.
Do Americans and Brits say agley the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈɡleɪ/ and the British form is /əˈɡleɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.