How to Pronounce "agitate"
word
ˈædʒəˌteɪt
AJ-uh-tayt
ˈædʒɪtˌeɪt
AJ-ih-tayt
Definition
To shake or move something very strongly; also, to make someone feel troubled or to try to stir up public feelings for or against something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈædʒəˌteɪt
British English
ˈædʒɪtˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AJ-uh-tayt
UK
AJ-ih-tayt
Listen in Context
Please agitate the bottle before use.
If you agitate the water, the dye will spread faster.
Loud noises can agitate small children.
The activists tried to agitate the crowd at the rally.