How to pronounce agonies
Say it like AG-uh-neez. Agonies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG).
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- AG
- uh
- neez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agonies 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.
- neezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of agonies
American and British speakers say agonies in essentially the same way: /ˈæɡəniz/ in the US and /ˈæɡəniz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AG-uh-neez.
What does agonies mean?
- plural of agony How to pronounce agony
Questions about saying agonies
How do you pronounce agonies?
Say AG-uh-neez. The American pronunciation is /ˈæɡəniz/. In British English it is /ˈæɡəniz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agonies?
Agonies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG). Broken into parts: AG · uh · neez.
Do Americans and Brits say agonies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæɡəniz/ and the British form is /ˈæɡəniz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.