How to pronounce agribusiness
Say it like AG-rih-biz-nus. Agribusiness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG).
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- AG
- rih
- biz
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agribusiness 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.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of agribusiness
American and British speakers say agribusiness in essentially the same way: /ˈæɡrɪˌbɪznəs/ in the US and /ˈæɡrɪˌbɪznəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: AG-rih-biz-nus.
What does agribusiness mean?
- Business (especially big business) connected to agriculture, either owning or operating large-scale farms, or catering to those who do.
- A business or group of businesses engaged in agriculture, particularly if using modern farming techniques in the process.
Where does agribusiness come from?
From agri- + business, or a blend of agriculture + business, coined by American academic and diplomat John Herbert Davis (1904–1988).
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Questions about saying agribusiness
How do you pronounce agribusiness?
Say AG-rih-biz-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈæɡrɪˌbɪznəs/. In British English it is /ˈæɡrɪˌbɪznəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agribusiness?
Agribusiness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG). Broken into parts: AG · rih · biz · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say agribusiness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæɡrɪˌbɪznəs/ and the British form is /ˈæɡrɪˌbɪznəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.