Cómo pronunciar «agave» en inglés
əˈɡɑː.vi
ə·GAH·vee
Acento principal: GAH
Escucha a hablantes nativos decir «agave» en contexto en clips de video reales
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “agave”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
ə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
GAH
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
vee
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("GAH"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "agave" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“plants agave is used to make tequila so the base of this ring is a simple”— Smithsonian ChannelWatch clip
“agave has also included it and it's expected that that will be that is being introduced now and it's a country level decision because it's totally driven by”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“that Agave Plantation and our tools sheep”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Agave in particular was entranced by hallucinations.”— TED-EdWatch clip
“The heart of the agave that is used to ferment to make tequila mezcal, the sugar is not immediately apparent.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Another note: same reason agave nectar will make you very, very fat.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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plants agave is used to make tequila so the base of this ring is a simple
Escuchar en contexto: “agave”
173 clipsThe Inglés word “agave” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as əˈɡɑː.vi (phonetic respelling: ə-GAH-vee). Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (ə · GAH · vee), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (GAH). Grammatically, “agave” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 173 authentic Inglés video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “agave” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Smithsonian Channel, Harvard University, TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USSmithsonian ChannelClip #1 · @3:41
“mixed with salt the worms are actually moth caterpillars that live in agave plants agave is used to make tequila so the base of this ring is a simple classic margarita which has Blanco tequila lavell Rentschler pure sugar and”
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #2 · @52:08
“either not talked about less less visible to people agave has also included it and it's expected that that will be that is being introduced now and it's a country level decision because it's totally driven by introduced now and it's a country level decision because it's totally driven by”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #3 · @1:20
“to try different things so we promote all kind of Life on that Agave Plantation and our tools sheep Plantation and our tools sheep”
- 🇺🇸 USTED-EdClip #4 · @4:21
“He showered the royal women with more music and wine. Agave in particular was entranced by hallucinations. Suddenly, she saw a wild animal lurking in the trees.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @11:16
“But with agave, where's the sugar? The heart of the agave that is used to ferment to make tequila mezcal, the sugar is not immediately apparent. tequila mezcal, the sugar is not immediately apparent.”
Definición y significado: “agave”
- Any plant in the large, variable genus Agave of succulent plants, commonly armed with formidable prickles, flowering at maturity after several years, and generally dying thereafter; large species, such as the maguey or century plant, (Agave americana), produce gigantic inflorescences. Several are of economic importance as sources of fibre such as sisal, and alcoholic beverages such as tequila.
Oraciones de ejemplo (3)
- “On the mountains a few junipers and piñons are found, and cactuses, agave, and yuccas, low, fleshy plants with bayonets and thorns.”
- “plants agave is used to make tequila so the base of this ring is a simple”
- “agave has also included it and it's expected that that will be that is being introduced now and it's a country level decision because it's totally driven by”
Frases comunes y colocaciones
Pronunciación: “agave”
- Pronunciation:
- ə-GAH-vee
- Sílabas:
- ə · GAH · vee
- Written Hyphenation:
- a · gave
- Acento principal:
- GAH
- IPA:
- əˈɡɑː.vi
- Escuchar en contexto
- agave
Palabras que riman con “agave”
-ɑviPalabras con sonido idéntico (Homófonos)
Sonido únicoNo se conocen homófonos exactos para "agave" (⁄əˈɡɑː.vi⁄).
Preguntas frecuentes sobre «agave»
¿Cómo se pronuncia «agave» en inglés?
«agave» se pronuncia ⁄əˈɡɑː.vi⁄ (ə-GAH-vee). Escucha los clips de video de hablantes nativos arriba para oírla en contexto real.
¿Cuántas sílabas tiene «agave»?
«agave» tiene 3 sílabas: ə · GAH · vee.
¿Dónde está el acento en «agave»?
El acento principal en «agave» está en «GAH». Presta atención a esa sílaba tónica en los videos de arriba.
¿Qué significa «agave»?
Any plant in the large, variable genus Agave of succulent plants, commonly armed with formidable prickles, flowering at maturity after several years, and generally dying thereafter; large species, such as the maguey or century plant, (Agave americana), produce gigantic inflorescences. Several are of economic importance as sources of fibre such as sisal, and alcoholic beverages such as tequila.
¿Cómo puedo escuchar «agave» en frases reales?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “agave”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).