How to pronounce agonistic
Say it like ag-uh-NIS-tik. Agonistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIS).
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- ag
- uh
- NIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agonistic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- agKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of agonistic
American and British speakers say agonistic in essentially the same way: /æɡəˈnɪstɪk/ in the US and /æɡəˈnɪstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ag-uh-NIS-tik.
What does agonistic mean?
- Of or relating to contests that were originally participated in by the Ancient Greeks; athletic.
- Characterised by conflict or hostility.
- Argumentative; combative.
Words that rhyme with agonistic
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Questions about saying agonistic
How do you pronounce agonistic?
Say ag-uh-NIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /æɡəˈnɪstɪk/. In British English it is /æɡəˈnɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agonistic?
Agonistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIS). Broken into parts: ag · uh · NIS · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say agonistic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æɡəˈnɪstɪk/ and the British form is /æɡəˈnɪstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.