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