How to pronounce agonious
Say it like uh-GOH-nee-us. Agonious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOH).
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- uh
- GOH
- nee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agonious 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of agonious
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-GOH-nih-us.
What does agonious mean?
- Agonizing.
Where does agonious come from?
From agony + -ous.
Words that rhyme with agonious
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Questions about saying agonious
How do you pronounce agonious?
Say uh-GOH-nee-us. The American pronunciation is /əˈɡoʊniəs/. In British English it is /əˈɡəʊnɪəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agonious?
Agonious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOH). Broken into parts: uh · GOH · nee · us.
Is agonious 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 /əˈɡəʊnɪəs/ (uh-GOH-nih-us).