How to pronounce agnatic
Say it like ag-NAT-ik. Agnatic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAT).
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- ag
- NAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agnatic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- agKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- NATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of agnatic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ag-NAT-ik.
What does agnatic mean?
- of the male bloodline; patrilineal“agnatic primogeniture”
Where does agnatic come from?
From French agnatique, from Latin agnātus (“paternal kinsman”).
Words that rhyme with agnatic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of agnatic.
Questions about saying agnatic
How do you pronounce agnatic?
Say ag-NAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /æɡˈnætɪk/. In British English it is /æɡˈnætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agnatic?
Agnatic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAT). Broken into parts: ag · NAT · ik.
Is agnatic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /æɡˈnætɪk/ (ag-NAT-ik).