HOW TO PRONOUNCE
agree
/əˈɡɹi/
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Let the final “ee” stand out.
The first vowel is schwa, followed by g-r together. The second syllable has the main stress; avoid adding another vowel between those two consonants.
2 syllables · Stress on syllable 2
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“I agree with your suggestion.”
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CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗What does agree mean?
verb
- To be in harmony about an opinion, statement, or action; to have a consistent idea between two or more people.
- To give assent; to accede.
- To yield assent to; to approve.
More meanings (5)
verb
- To make a stipulation by way of settling differences or determining a price; to exchange promises; to come to terms or to a common resolve; to promise.
- To resemble; to coincide; to correspond; to tally.
- To suit or be adapted in its effects; to do well.
- To correspond to (another word) in a grammatical category, such as gender, number, case, or person.
- To consent to a contract or to an element of a contract.
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IPA pronunciation
/əˈɡɹi/
Pronunciation used in the listening tip.
CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗Pronunciation varies by speaker and region. About these dictionary pronunciations.
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Diana gave Anne’s foot a gentle kick under the table, meaning, “Don’t agree—she’ll let it go for twenty if you hold out.”
The Parties will update, as appropriate, the list of construction services included in the Appendix at such time as they mutually agree.
More book examples (3)
“You will not give any hint of the plan to Fred, until you are sure that Bulstrode would agree to the plan?”
“I’ll send for her,” Arabella murmured, “if you’ll agree to my being in the room with you all the time she’s here.”
“I don’t agree with a single word that you have said, and, what is more, Harry, I feel sure you don’t either.”