How to pronounce agony
Say it like AG-uh-nee. Agony has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG).
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- AG
- uh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agony 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of agony
American and British speakers say agony in essentially the same way: /ˈæɡəni/ in the US and /ˈæɡəni/ in the UK.
British respelling: AG-uh-nee.
What does agony mean?
- intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain“an agony of doubt”“the torments of the damned”
- a state of acute pain
Where does agony come from?
The sense of "extreme pain" from c.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying agony
How do you pronounce agony?
Say AG-uh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈæɡəni/. In British English it is /ˈæɡəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agony?
Agony has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG). Broken into parts: AG · uh · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say agony the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæɡəni/ and the British form is /ˈæɡəni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.