How to Pronounce Age-old

To pronounce "age-old", say AG-eold — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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AG-eold

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"age-old" has 2 syllables: ag-eold.

What does age-old mean?

adjective

  1. Very old; having existed for a long time; ancient or well-established

    They still make pottery by hand, in the age-old tradition.

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How many syllables are in "age-old"?

"Age-old" has 2 syllables: ag · eold.

What does "age-old" mean?

Age-old: Very old; having existed for a long time; ancient or well-established

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