How to pronounce agoge
Say it like uh-GOH-jee. Agoge has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOH).
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- uh
- GOH
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agoge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of agoge
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-GOH-jee.
What does agoge mean?
- In ancient Greek music, tempo or pace; rhythmical movement.
- Melodic motion upward or downward by successive scale-steps: same as ductus in medieval music.
Words that rhyme with agoge
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of agoge.
Questions about saying agoge
How do you pronounce agoge?
Say uh-GOH-jee. The American pronunciation is /əˈɡoʊdʒi/. In British English it is /əˈɡəʊdʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agoge?
Agoge has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOH). Broken into parts: uh · GOH · jee.
Is agoge pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əˈɡəʊdʒi/ (uh-GOH-jee).