How to pronounce "agenda"

agenda

Noun
American
/əˈdʒɛn.də/

Syllable Breakdown

a gen da

How natives say agenda

British
/əˈdʒɛn.də/

Syllable Breakdown

a gen da

How natives say agenda

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Begin with a schwa sound as in 'sofa'.

  • Move to a 'j' sound as in 'jelly'.

  • Next, pronounce the 'en' with a short 'e' as in 'pen'.

  • End with a 'da' sound, stressing the first syllable.

Common Mistakes

  • a-gen-da (stressing last syllable)

  • a-gen-da (adding extra 'n' sound)

  • agen-da (forgetting the schwa)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • same as American

common mistakes

  • same as American

FAQ

Why is the first 'a' not pronounced like 'cat'?

The first 'a' is a schwa, sounding like 'uh', not 'a'.

Where is the stress in 'agenda'?

The stress is on the second syllable: 'gen'.

Can 'agenda' have more syllables?

No, it should have three syllables only.

Definition

agenda

A list of things to do or discuss.

Word Family

agent

/ˈeɪ.dʒənt/

noun

A person who acts on behalf of others.

Example: The agent spoke to the client.

agency

/ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/

noun

A business or organization providing a service.

Example: She works at a travel agency.

agitate

/ˈædʒ.ɪ.teɪt/

verb

To disturb or upset.

Example: The news will agitate the public.

Key Pronunciation Differences

'Agenda' vs. 'agent' - First sound

- schwa vs. long 'a'.

'Agenda' vs. 'agency' - Third syllable

- 'da' vs. 'si'.

'Agenda' vs. 'agitate' - Different stress syllable.

Pro Tips

Schwa sound

Remember, the schwa is almost like an 'uh'. It is very short and relaxed.

Stress placement

Place stress on the 'gen' syllable for clarity.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Agenda

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/əˈmɛnd/

anniversary

/ˌænɪˈvɜrsəri/

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/əˈtɛnd/

authorize

/ˈɔθəˌraɪz/

beforehand

/bɪˈfɔːrhænd/

center

/ˈsɛn.tɚ/

chronicle

/ˈkrɑːnɪkl̩/

chronology

/krəˈnɑːlədʒi/

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