How to pronounce agonizingly
Say it like AG-uh-ny-zing-lee. Agonizingly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG).
- AG
- uh
- ny
- zing
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agonizingly 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.
- nyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of agonizingly
American and British speakers say agonizingly in essentially the same way: /ˈæɡəˌnaɪzɪŋˌli/ in the US and /ˈæɡənaɪzɪŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: AG-uh-ny-zing-lee.
What does agonizingly mean?
- In an agonizing manner; in a way that causes agony.“The hour I waited for the pain medication to take effect dragged on agonizingly.”
Where does agonizingly come from?
From agonizing + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- excruciatingly
- torturously
Questions about saying agonizingly
How do you pronounce agonizingly?
Say AG-uh-ny-zing-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈæɡəˌnaɪzɪŋˌli/. In British English it is /ˈæɡənaɪzɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agonizingly?
Agonizingly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG). Broken into parts: AG · uh · ny · zing · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say agonizingly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæɡəˌnaɪzɪŋˌli/ and the British form is /ˈæɡənaɪzɪŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.