How to pronounce agon
Say it like AG-ohn. Agon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG).
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US American/ˈæɡoʊn/AG-ohn
UK British/ˈæɡəʊn/AG-ohn
- AG
- ohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agon 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.
- ohnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of agon
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AG-ohn.
What does agon mean?
noun
- A struggle or contest; conflict; especially between the protagonist and antagonist in a literary work.
- An intellectual conflict or apparent competition of ideas.
- A contest in ancient Greece, as in athletics or music, in which prizes were awarded.
Questions about saying agon
How do you pronounce agon?
Say AG-ohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈæɡoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈæɡəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agon?
Agon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG). Broken into parts: AG · ohn.
Is agon 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 /ˈæɡəʊn/ (AG-ohn).