How to Pronounce Agar

To pronounce "agar", say AG-ar — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈeɪ.ɡɑː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

4

Letters

/ˈeɪ.ɡɑː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “agar”

"agar" has 2 syllables: ag-ar. It rhymes with rager and vaguer, if that helps it stick.

What does agar mean?

noun

  1. A gelatinous material obtained from red algae, especially Gracilaria species, used as a bacterial culture medium, in electrophoresis and as a food additive.
  2. A culture medium based on this material.

Synonyms

E406agal-agalagar-agar

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Words that rhyme with agar

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ragervaguergagerjagerplaguerschlagerschwagerschwerdtfegerbontragerbragerdagerdaigre

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "agar"?▾

"Agar" has 2 syllables: ag · ar.

What is the IPA transcription of "agar"?▾

The IPA transcription of "agar" is /ˈeɪ.ɡɑː/.

What does "agar" mean?▾

Agar: A gelatinous material obtained from red algae, especially Gracilaria species, used as a bacterial culture medium, in electrophoresis and as a food additive.

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