How to pronounce agonist
Say it like AG-uh-nist. Agonist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG).
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- AG
- uh
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agonist 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.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of agonist
American and British speakers say agonist in essentially the same way: /ˈæɡənɪst/ in the US and /ˈæɡənɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: AG-uh-nist.
What does agonist mean?
- Someone involved in a contest or battle (as in an agon), protagonist.
- The muscle that contracts while the other relaxes.“When bending the elbow, the biceps is the agonist.”
- A molecule that can combine with a receptor on a cell to produce a physiological reaction.“Acetylcholine is an agonist at the cholinergic receptor.”
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Questions about saying agonist
How do you pronounce agonist?
Say AG-uh-nist. The American pronunciation is /ˈæɡənɪst/. In British English it is /ˈæɡənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agonist?
Agonist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG). Broken into parts: AG · uh · nist.
Do Americans and Brits say agonist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæɡənɪst/ and the British form is /ˈæɡənɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.