To pronounce "aghast", say AGH-ast — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈɡɑːst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/əˈɡɑːst/
IPA
"aghast" has 2 syllables: agh-ast. It rhymes with steadfast and cast, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“I was aghast when the incident unfolded in front of me.”
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"Aghast" has 2 syllables: agh · ast.
The IPA transcription of "aghast" is /əˈɡɑːst/.
Aghast: Terrified; struck with amazement; showing signs of terror or horror.
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