How to pronounce agreeing
Say it like uh-GREE-ing. Agreeing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GREE).
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- uh
- GREE
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agreeing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of agreeing
American and British speakers say agreeing in essentially the same way: /əˈɡriɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈɡriːɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-GREE-ing.
What does agreeing mean?
Where does agreeing come from?
From agree + -ing.
Words that rhyme with agreeing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of agreeing.
Questions about saying agreeing
How do you pronounce agreeing?
Say uh-GREE-ing. The American pronunciation is /əˈɡriɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈɡriːɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agreeing?
Agreeing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GREE). Broken into parts: uh · GREE · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say agreeing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈɡriɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈɡriːɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.