How to Pronounce Agonizing

To pronounce "agonizing", say AG-on-iz-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

AG-on-iz-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “agonizing”

"agonizing" has 4 syllables: ag-on-iz-ing.

What does agonizing mean?

verb

  1. To writhe with agony; to suffer violent anguish.
  2. To struggle; to wrestle; to strive desperately, whether mentally or physically.

noun

  1. The act of one who agonizes.

adjective

  1. Causing physical or mental agony.

    “It was an agonizing twenty-minute wait for the results.”

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How many syllables are in "agonizing"?▾

"Agonizing" has 4 syllables: ag · on · iz · ing.

What does "agonizing" mean?▾

Agonizing: To writhe with agony; to suffer violent anguish.

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