How to pronounce Agra
Say it like AG-ruh. Agra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG).
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US American/ˈæɡrə/AG-ruh
UK British/əˈɡrɑː/uh-GRAH
- AG
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agra 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Agra
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: uh-GRAH.
What does Agra mean?
noun
- a city in northern India; former capital of the Mogul empire; site of the Taj Mahal
Where does Agra come from?
From Irish a (vocative particle) + lenited form of grá (“love”).
Questions about saying Agra
How do you pronounce Agra?
Say AG-ruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈæɡrə/. In British English it is /əˈɡrɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Agra?
Agra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG). Broken into parts: AG · ruh.
Is Agra pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /əˈɡrɑː/ (uh-GRAH).