How do you pronounce "agitate"?

In American English: /ˈædʒəˌteɪt/ (AJ-uh-tayt). In British English: /ˈædʒɪtˌeɪt/ (AJ-it-ayt). In Canadian English: /ˈædʒəˌteɪt/ (AJ-uh-tayt). In Australian English: /ˈadʒɪtˌeɪt/ (AJ-it).

Is "agitate" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈædʒəˌteɪt/ (AJ-uh-tayt), while in British English it's /ˈædʒɪtˌeɪt/ (AJ-it-ayt).

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agitate

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/ˈædʒəˌteɪt/

AJ-uh-tayt

Syllable Breakdown

ædʒag·əi·teɪttate

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Last updated: 2026-02-12