How to Pronounce "agitation"
word
ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən
aj-uh-TAY-shuhn
ˌædʒɪtˈeɪʃən
aj-i-TAY-shuhn
Definition
A feeling of nervousness, excitement, or disturbance, or the act of stirring up a liquid or situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən
British English
ˌædʒɪtˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
aj-uh-TAY-shuhn
UK
aj-i-TAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
She showed signs of agitation before the exam.
The patient was in a state of agitation.
The agitation of the water helped dissolve the powder.
There was visible agitation among the crowd during the protest.