How to Pronounce Agency

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

agency

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “agency”

"agency" has 2 syllables: ag-ency. It rhymes with interagency, if that helps it stick.

What does agency mean?

noun

  1. The capacity, condition, or state of acting or of exerting power.
  2. The capacity of individuals to act independently and to make their own free choices.

    “individual agency”

Synonyms

actionactivityoperationinstrumentalitymeansmanagement

Words that rhyme with agency

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

interagency

Related words

authoritydelegacyrepresentationbureauofficewaymeansaddress

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "agency"?▾

"Agency" has 2 syllables: ag · ency.

What is the IPA transcription of "agency"?▾

The IPA transcription of "agency" is /ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/.

What does "agency" mean?▾

Agency: The capacity, condition, or state of acting or of exerting power.

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