How to pronounce agnail
Say it like AG-nayl. Agnail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG).
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- AG
- nayl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agnail pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- naylKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of agnail
American and British speakers say agnail in essentially the same way: /ˈæɡneɪl/ in the US and /ˈæɡneɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: AG-nayl.
What does agnail mean?
- Torn skin near a toenail or fingernail.
Where does agnail come from?
From Middle English agnail, from Old English angnægl, from ang- + nægl, from Proto-Germanic *naglaz, from Proto-Indo-European *h₃nogʰ-.
Questions about saying agnail
How do you pronounce agnail?
Say AG-nayl. The American pronunciation is /ˈæɡneɪl/. In British English it is /ˈæɡneɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agnail?
Agnail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG). Broken into parts: AG · nayl.
Do Americans and Brits say agnail the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæɡneɪl/ and the British form is /ˈæɡneɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.