How to pronounce agouti
Say it like uh-GOO-tee. Agouti has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOO).
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- uh
- GOO
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agouti pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of agouti
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-GOO-tee.
What does agouti mean?
- A rodent of the genus Dasyprocta, similar in appearance to a guinea pig but having longer legs, mainly native to Central and South America.
- A fur containing a pattern of pigmentation in which individual hairs have several bands of light and dark pigment with black tips; any of several genes responsible for this pigmentation.
Where does agouti come from?
From French agouti, from Old Tupi akuti.
Words that rhyme with agouti
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Questions about saying agouti
How do you pronounce agouti?
Say uh-GOO-tee. The American pronunciation is /əˈɡuti/. In British English it is /əˈɡuːti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agouti?
Agouti has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOO). Broken into parts: uh · GOO · tee.
Is agouti pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˈɡuːti/ (uh-GOO-tee).