How to pronounce agronomy
Say it like uh-GRAH-nuh-mee. Agronomy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRAH).
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- uh
- GRAH
- nuh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agronomy 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.
- GRAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of agronomy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-GRON-uh-mee.
What does agronomy mean?
- The science of utilizing plants, animals and soils for food, fuel, feed, fiber, etc.
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Questions about saying agronomy
How do you pronounce agronomy?
Say uh-GRAH-nuh-mee. The American pronunciation is /əˈɡrɑnəmi/. In British English it is /əˈɡrɒnəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agronomy?
Agronomy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRAH). Broken into parts: uh · GRAH · nuh · mee.
Is agronomy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əˈɡrɒnəmi/ (uh-GRON-uh-mee).