How to pronounce ague
Say it like AY-ghyoo. Ague has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- ghyoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ague pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ghyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of ague
American and British speakers say ague in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪˌɡju/ in the US and /ˈeɪˌɡjuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-ghyoo.
What does ague mean?
- An intermittent fever, attended by alternate cold and hot fits.
- The cold fit or rigor of an intermittent fever.“fever and ague”
- A chill, or state of shaking, as with cold.
- To strike with an ague, or with a cold fit.
Where does ague come from?
Doublet of acute.
Questions about saying ague
How do you pronounce ague?
Say AY-ghyoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪˌɡju/. In British English it is /ˈeɪˌɡjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ague?
Ague has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · ghyoo.
Do Americans and Brits say ague the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪˌɡju/ and the British form is /ˈeɪˌɡjuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.