How to pronounce agrestic
Say it like uh-GRES-tik. Agrestic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRES).
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- uh
- GRES
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agrestic 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.
- GRESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of agrestic
American and British speakers say agrestic in essentially the same way: /əˈɡrɛˌstɪk/ in the US and /əˈɡrɛˌstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-GRES-tik.
What does agrestic mean?
- Of or pertaining to the fields; rural; rustic, unpolished“The author's early days were filled with agrestic surroundings.”
Where does agrestic come from?
From Latin agrestis (“rustic, boorish, wild”) (from ager (“a field, a farm”)) + -ic
Words that rhyme with agrestic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of agrestic.
Questions about saying agrestic
How do you pronounce agrestic?
Say uh-GRES-tik. The American pronunciation is /əˈɡrɛˌstɪk/. In British English it is /əˈɡrɛˌstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agrestic?
Agrestic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRES). Broken into parts: uh · GRES · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say agrestic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈɡrɛˌstɪk/ and the British form is /əˈɡrɛˌstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.