How to Pronounce "agonising"
word
ˈæɡəˌnaɪzɪŋ
AG-uh-ny-zing
ˈæɡənˌaɪzɪŋ
AG-uh-nye-zing
Definition
Describes something that causes intense pain or emotional suffering. It can also mean something that makes you feel very anxious or worried for a period of time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæɡəˌnaɪzɪŋ
British English
ˈæɡənˌaɪzɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AG-uh-ny-zing
UK
AG-uh-nye-zing
Listen in Context
The child felt agonising pain after falling.
Waiting for the exam results was agonising.
She had to make an agonising decision.
It was an agonising wait as the ambulance took forever to arrive.