How to Pronounce Again

To pronounce "again", say AG-ain — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈɡeɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/əˈɡeɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “again”

"again" has 2 syllables: ag-ain. It rhymes with ascertain and disdain, if that helps it stick.

What does again mean?

adverb

  1. Another time; once more.
  2. Over and above a factor of one.

preposition

  1. (obsolete or dialectal) Against.

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Words that rhyme with again

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ascertaindisdainsustaininanemundanestrainattainprofaneplainbaneretaindomain

Related words

repeatedlyreiteraterepeatafreshrecurringanewrehearse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "again"?▾

"Again" has 2 syllables: ag · ain.

What is the IPA transcription of "again"?▾

The IPA transcription of "again" is /əˈɡeɪn/.

What does "again" mean?▾

Again: Another time; once more.

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