How to pronounce agonal
Say it like AG-uh-nul. Agonal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG).
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- AG
- uh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agonal 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of agonal
American and British speakers say agonal in essentially the same way: /ˈæɡənəl/ in the US and /ˈæɡənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: AG-uh-nul.
What does agonal mean?
- Of or pertaining to struggle, competition or conflict; of or pertaining to an agon.
- Of or pertaining to the pain of death.
Where does agonal come from?
From agon + -al; cognate with agony.
Questions about saying agonal
How do you pronounce agonal?
Say AG-uh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈæɡənəl/. In British English it is /ˈæɡənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agonal?
Agonal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG). Broken into parts: AG · uh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say agonal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæɡənəl/ and the British form is /ˈæɡənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.