English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Agitated Pronunciation
Agitated is pronounced A-juh-tay-tid, IPA /ˈædʒəˌteɪtɪd/.
A-juh-tay-tid
US /ˈædʒəˌteɪtɪd/ · UK /ˈædʒɪˌteɪtɪd/
Syllables: A · juh · tay · tid (4 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adjective and verb (past tense of agitate): Anxious, restless, or visibly upset.
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Agitated in a Sentence
- He became agitated when they mentioned the police.
- She was pacing the corridor, clearly agitated.
- The patient grew agitated towards evening.
Common Mispronunciations of Agitated
Not uh-JI-tay-tid
Strike the A first, then let the remaining three tap past evenly.
Not A-gi-tay-tid
Soften the g to a j, which the i after it demands.
Tip: The -ed adds a whole syllable here, because a t sound comes before it: A-juh-tay-tid.
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