How to Pronounce "agitating"
word
ˈædʒəˌteɪtɪŋ
AJ-uh-tay-ting
ˈædʒɪtˌeɪtɪŋ
AJ-ih-tay-ting
Definition
Causing strong emotions such as worry or anger, or physically stirring or shaking something. Can refer to making someone upset, or stirring a liquid.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈædʒəˌteɪtɪŋ
British English
ˈædʒɪtˌeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AJ-uh-tay-ting
UK
AJ-ih-tay-ting
Listen in Context
The scientist was agitating the mixture to help it dissolve.
He gave an agitating speech that made many people angry.
The sound outside is agitating my dog, and he keeps barking.
Watching the news these days can be really agitating.