How to pronounce agree
Say it like uh-GREE. Agree has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GREE).
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- uh
- GREE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agree 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.
- GREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of agree
American and British speakers say agree in essentially the same way: /əˈɡri/ in the US and /əˈɡriː/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-GREE.
What does agree mean?
- be in accord; be in agreement“We agreed on the terms of the settlement”“I can't agree with you!”
- consent or assent to a condition, or agree to do something“She agreed to all my conditions”“He agreed to leave her alone”
- be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics“The two stories don't agree in many details”“The handwriting checks with the signature on the check”
Where does agree come from?
From Middle English agreen, from Old French agreer (“to accept or receive kindly”), from a gré (“favorably”), from Latin ad (“to”) + gratum (“pleasing”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *gʷerH- (“to welcome, greet, praise”).
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Words that rhyme with agree
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Questions about saying agree
How do you pronounce agree?
Say uh-GREE. The American pronunciation is /əˈɡri/. In British English it is /əˈɡriː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agree?
Agree has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GREE). Broken into parts: uh · GREE.
Do Americans and Brits say agree the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈɡri/ and the British form is /əˈɡriː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.