English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Agonist Pronunciation
Agonist is pronounced A-guh-nist, IPA /ˈægənɪst/.
A-guh-nist
US /ˈægənɪst/
Syllables: A · guh · nist (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A substance that activates a receptor in the body, or a muscle that produces a movement.
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Agonist in a Sentence
- The drug acts as an agonist at the same receptor.
- In a bicep curl the bicep is the agonist.
- Researchers tested three agonists at low doses.
Common Mispronunciations of Agonist
Not uh-GAH-nist
Beat stays at the front, on A. Antagonist moves it to the middle, which trips people who meet that word first.
Not AY-guh-nist
Flat a at the opening, as in agony. A long ay pulls the word towards ageing.
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