How to pronounce agonism
Say it like AG-uh-niz-um. Agonism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG).
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- AG
- uh
- niz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agonism 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.
- nizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of agonism
American and British speakers say agonism in essentially the same way: /ˈæɡəˌnɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈæɡəˌnɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: AG-uh-niz-um.
What does agonism mean?
- Competitive struggle (especially political).
- The relationship between an agonist and a receptor.
Questions about saying agonism
How do you pronounce agonism?
Say AG-uh-niz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈæɡəˌnɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈæɡəˌnɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agonism?
Agonism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG). Broken into parts: AG · uh · niz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say agonism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæɡəˌnɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈæɡəˌnɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.