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