How to pronounce antagonist
Say it like an-TAG-uh-nust. Antagonist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAG).
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- an
- TAG
- uh
- nust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antagonist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of antagonist
American and British speakers say antagonist in essentially the same way: /ænˈtæɡənəst/ in the US and /ænˈtæɡənɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-TAG-uh-nist.
What does antagonist mean?
- An opponent or enemy.
- One who antagonizes or stirs.
- A chemical that binds to a receptor but does not produce a physiological response, blocking the action of other agonist chemicals, such as endogenous chemical messengers.
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Words that rhyme with antagonist
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Questions about saying antagonist
How do you pronounce antagonist?
Say an-TAG-uh-nust. The American pronunciation is /ænˈtæɡənəst/. In British English it is /ænˈtæɡənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antagonist?
Antagonist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAG). Broken into parts: an · TAG · uh · nust.
Do Americans and Brits say antagonist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ænˈtæɡənəst/ and the British form is /ænˈtæɡənɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.