How to pronounce agonized
Say it like AG-uh-nyzd. Agonized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG).
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- AG
- uh
- nyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agonized 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.
- nyzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of agonized
American and British speakers say agonized in essentially the same way: /ˈæɡəˌnaɪzd/ in the US and /ˈæɡəˌnaɪzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: AG-uh-nyzd.
What does agonized mean?
- Alternative spelling of agonised.
- simple past and past participle of agonize How to pronounce agonize
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Questions about saying agonized
How do you pronounce agonized?
Say AG-uh-nyzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈæɡəˌnaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈæɡəˌnaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agonized?
Agonized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG). Broken into parts: AG · uh · nyzd.
Do Americans and Brits say agonized the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæɡəˌnaɪzd/ and the British form is /ˈæɡəˌnaɪzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.