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How to pronounce:
agile
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈædʒaɪl
Examples:
The dialogue is sensitive and agile.
The leopard is an agile and stealthy predator.
All of the birds in this genus are small and agile.
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Common mistakes of agile pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing "agile" as /əˈdʒaɪl/. The correct pronunciation is /ˈædʒ.aɪl/ in US English and /ˈædʒ.ɪl/ in UK English. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some people pronounce the first syllable as "ah" instead of "a" as in "cat". This leads to saying "agile" as /ɑˈdʒaɪl/. The correct sound is /ˈædʒ.aɪl/ (US) and /ˈædʒ.ɪl/ (UK). Tip: Practice the short "a" sound.
- Overemphasizing the final sound: Learners sometimes add an extra "e" sound at the end, saying "agilee". This results in /ˈædʒ.aɪ.liː/. The correct pronunciation ends with a clear "l" sound: /ˈædʒ.aɪl/ (US) and /ˈædʒ.ɪl/ (UK). Tip: Focus on a crisp ending without extra vowels.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "agile" with "agility", leading to mispronunciations like /əˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/. Remember, "agile" is pronounced /ˈædʒ.aɪl/ (US) and /ˈædʒ.ɪl/ (UK). Tip: Practice distinguishing the words in sentences.
- Ignoring the "g" sound: A common mistake is softening the "g" to a "j" sound, pronouncing "agile" as /ˈædʒ.aɪl/. The "g" should be pronounced clearly as /g/. Tip: Ensure the "g" is voiced and distinct when saying "agile".