How to pronounce agnathous
Say it like AG-nuh-thus. Agnathous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG).
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- AG
- nuh
- thus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agnathous 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.
- thusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of agnathous
American and British speakers say agnathous in essentially the same way: /ˈæɡnəθəs/ in the US and /ˈæɡnəθəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: AG-nuh-thus.
What does agnathous mean?
- Jawless.
- Afflicted by or characteristic of agnathia.
Questions about saying agnathous
How do you pronounce agnathous?
Say AG-nuh-thus. The American pronunciation is /ˈæɡnəθəs/. In British English it is /ˈæɡnəθəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agnathous?
Agnathous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG). Broken into parts: AG · nuh · thus.
Do Americans and Brits say agnathous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæɡnəθəs/ and the British form is /ˈæɡnəθəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.