How to Pronounce "agonizing"
word
ˈæɡənaɪzɪŋ
AG-uh-ny-zing
ˈæɡənaɪzɪŋ
AG-uh-ny-zing
Definition
Extremely painful, either physically or emotionally, or causing great difficulty and stress.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæɡənaɪzɪŋ
British English
ˈæɡənaɪzɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AG-uh-ny-zing
UK
AG-uh-ny-zing
Listen in Context
He was in agonizing pain after the accident.
She faced an agonizing decision between her career and her family.
The agonizing wait for the test results seemed endless.
It's agonizing to watch someone you love go through such hard times.