How to pronounce agnathan
Say it like AG-nuh-thun. Agnathan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG).
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- AG
- nuh
- thun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agnathan 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- thunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of agnathan
American and British speakers say agnathan in essentially the same way: /ˈæɡnəθən/ in the US and /ˈæɡnəθən/ in the UK.
British respelling: AG-nuh-thun.
What does agnathan mean?
- Belonging or pertaining to the superclass Agnatha, the jawless vertebrates.
- A member of the superclass Agnatha of jawless vertebrates.
Questions about saying agnathan
How do you pronounce agnathan?
Say AG-nuh-thun. The American pronunciation is /ˈæɡnəθən/. In British English it is /ˈæɡnəθən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agnathan?
Agnathan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG). Broken into parts: AG · nuh · thun.
Do Americans and Brits say agnathan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæɡnəθən/ and the British form is /ˈæɡnəθən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.