How to pronounce agnostics
Say it like ag-NAH-stiks. Agnostics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH).
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- ag
- NAH
- stiks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agnostics 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.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- stiksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of agnostics
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ag-NOS-tiks.
What does agnostics mean?
- plural of agnostic How to pronounce agnostic
Questions about saying agnostics
How do you pronounce agnostics?
Say ag-NAH-stiks. The American pronunciation is /æɡˈnɑstɪks/. In British English it is /æɡˈnɒstɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agnostics?
Agnostics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH). Broken into parts: ag · NAH · stiks.
Is agnostics pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /æɡˈnɒstɪks/ (ag-NOS-tiks).