How to Pronounce Agitation

To pronounce "agitation", say AG-it-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ad͡ʒɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ad͡ʒɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “agitation”

"agitation" has 4 syllables: ag-it-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does agitation mean?

noun

  1. The act of agitating, or the state of being agitated; the state of being moved with violence, or with irregular action; commotion.

    “After a storm the sea is in agitation.”

  2. A stirring up or arousing; disturbance of tranquillity; disturbance of mind which shows itself by physical excitement; perturbation.

    “She causes great agitation within me.”

Synonyms

commotionemotionexcitementperturbationtremortrepidation

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Words that rhyme with agitation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

unresthullabalooturmoilupheavalexcitementfermentfermentationcommotion

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "agitation"?▾

"Agitation" has 4 syllables: ag · it · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "agitation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "agitation" is /ad͡ʒɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/.

What does "agitation" mean?▾

Agitation: The act of agitating, or the state of being agitated; the state of being moved with violence, or with irregular action; commotion.

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