How to pronounce agonic
Say it like uh-GAH-neek. Agonic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAH).
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- uh
- GAH
- neek
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agonic 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.
- GAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- neekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of agonic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-GON-ik.
What does agonic mean?
- Lacking an angle.
- Having a magnetic deviation of zero.
- Synonym of agonal.
- Synonym of agonic line.
- Characterized by agony.
- Of a mode of social interaction based on threats, displays of power, or inducements of anxiety.
Where does agonic come from?
From a- + gonio- + -ic.
Questions about saying agonic
How do you pronounce agonic?
Say uh-GAH-neek. The American pronunciation is /əˈɡɑnik/. In British English it is /əˈɡɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agonic?
Agonic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAH). Broken into parts: uh · GAH · neek.
Is agonic 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 /əˈɡɒnɪk/ (uh-GON-ik).