How to pronounce agonous
Say it like AG-uh-nus. Agonous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG).
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- AG
- uh
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agonous 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of agonous
American and British speakers say agonous in essentially the same way: /ˈæɡənəs/ in the US and /ˈæɡənəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: AG-uh-nus.
What does agonous mean?
- Possessing or filled with agony.“His agonous torture, at the hands of his captors, seemed to last for ages.”
Where does agonous come from?
From Medieval Latin agōn + -ous.
Questions about saying agonous
How do you pronounce agonous?
Say AG-uh-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈæɡənəs/. In British English it is /ˈæɡənəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agonous?
Agonous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG). Broken into parts: AG · uh · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say agonous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæɡənəs/ and the British form is /ˈæɡənəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.