How to pronounce deuteragonist
Say it like doo-tuh-RAG-uh-nist. Deuteragonist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAG).
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- doo
- tuh
- RAG
- uh
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deuteragonist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAGSay 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.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of deuteragonist
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dyoo-tuh-RAG-uh-nist.
What does deuteragonist mean?
- A secondary character; specifically, the second most important character (after the protagonist).
Where does deuteragonist come from?
By surface analysis, deuter- (“second”) + agonist (“combatant, participant”).
Questions about saying deuteragonist
How do you pronounce deuteragonist?
Say doo-tuh-RAG-uh-nist. The American pronunciation is /ˌdutəˈræɡənɪst/. In British English it is /ˌdjuːtəˈræɡənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deuteragonist?
Deuteragonist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAG). Broken into parts: doo · tuh · RAG · uh · nist.
Is deuteragonist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˌdjuːtəˈræɡənɪst/ (dyoo-tuh-RAG-uh-nist).