How to pronounce agora
Say it like AG-uh-ruh. Agora has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG).
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- AG
- uh
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agora 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of agora
American and British speakers say agora in essentially the same way: /ˈæɡərə/ in the US and /ˈæɡərə/ in the UK.
British respelling: AG-uh-ruh.
What does agora mean?
- A place for gathering.
- A marketplace, especially in Classical Greece.
- Since 1960, a monetary unit and coin of Israel, the 100th part of a shekel / sheqel.
Questions about saying agora
How do you pronounce agora?
Say AG-uh-ruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈæɡərə/. In British English it is /ˈæɡərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agora?
Agora has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG). Broken into parts: AG · uh · ruh.
Do Americans and Brits say agora the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæɡərə/ and the British form is /ˈæɡərə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.