How to pronounce andragogy
Say it like AN-druh-goj-ee. Andragogy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- druh
- goj
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Andragogy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- druhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gojKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of andragogy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: AN-druh-goj-ee.
What does andragogy mean?
- The methods or techniques used to teach adults; adult education.
Where does andragogy come from?
From andr- + -agogy, after German Andragogik.
Questions about saying andragogy
How do you pronounce andragogy?
Say AN-druh-goj-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈændrəɡɑdʒi/. In British English it is /ˈændrəɡɒdʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in andragogy?
Andragogy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · druh · goj · ee.
Is andragogy 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 /ˈændrəɡɒdʒi/ (AN-druh-goj-ee).