How to Pronounce Agony

To pronounce "agony", say AG-ony — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈæ.ɡə.niː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈæ.ɡə.niː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “agony”

"agony" has 2 syllables: ag-ony.

What does agony mean?

noun

  1. Extreme pain.
  2. The sufferings of Jesus Christ in the garden of Gethsemane.

Synonyms

anguishdistresspangsufferingthroetorment

Antonyms

ecstasy

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Related words

sufferingtorturetormentanguishpainsorenessordealangst

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "agony"?▾

"Agony" has 2 syllables: ag · ony.

What is the IPA transcription of "agony"?▾

The IPA transcription of "agony" is /ˈæ.ɡə.niː/.

What does "agony" mean?▾

Agony: Extreme pain.

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