How to pronounce anguished
Say it like ANG-gwisht. Anguished has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG).
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- ANG
- gwisht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anguished pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- gwishtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anguished
American and British speakers say anguished in essentially the same way: /ˈæŋɡwɪʃt/ in the US and /ˈæŋɡwɪʃt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ANG-gwisht.
What does anguished mean?
- simple past and past participle of anguish How to pronounce anguish
- Feeling anguish; experiencing extreme discomfort or discontent.
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Questions about saying anguished
How do you pronounce anguished?
Say ANG-gwisht. The American pronunciation is /ˈæŋɡwɪʃt/. In British English it is /ˈæŋɡwɪʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anguished?
Anguished has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG). Broken into parts: ANG · gwisht.
Do Americans and Brits say anguished the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæŋɡwɪʃt/ and the British form is /ˈæŋɡwɪʃt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.