How to pronounce agreement
Say it like uh-GREE-munt. Agreement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GREE).
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- uh
- GREE
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agreement 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of agreement
American and British speakers say agreement in essentially the same way: /əˈɡrimənt/ in the US and /əˈɡriːmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-GREE-munt.
What does agreement mean?
- the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises“they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other's business”“there was an understanding between management and the workers”
- compatibility of observations“there was no agreement between theory and measurement”“the results of two tests were in correspondence”
- harmony of people's opinions or actions or characters“the two parties were in agreement”
Where does agreement come from?
From Middle English agrement, agreement, from Old French agrement, agreement.
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Questions about saying agreement
How do you pronounce agreement?
Say uh-GREE-munt. The American pronunciation is /əˈɡrimənt/. In British English it is /əˈɡriːmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agreement?
Agreement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GREE). Broken into parts: uh · GREE · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say agreement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈɡrimənt/ and the British form is /əˈɡriːmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.