English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Again Pronunciation
Again is pronounced uh-GEN, IPA /əˈgeɪn/.
uh-GEN
US /əˈgeɪn/ · UK /əˈgɛn/
Syllables: uh · GEN (2 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
adverb: Once more, or back to the state something was in before.
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Again in a Sentence
- Try the door again in a minute.
- She read the letter through again before signing.
- If it rains again the match is off.
Common Mispronunciations of Again
Not AY-gen
The opening syllable is a throwaway uh with no weight on it at all. All the strength goes to the second half.
Not uh-GAY-in
There is no extra beat at the end. Whichever vowel you use, the word has exactly two syllables.
Tip: Both uh-GEN and uh-GAYN are standard and many people use them interchangeably. The GEN version is the more common one in Britain.
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