How to pronounce "agradezco" in English
ˌɑː.ɡrəˈdɛs.koʊ
ah·grə·DES·koh
Primary stress: DES
Hear native speakers say agradezco in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “agradezco”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
ah
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
grə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
DES
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
koh
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the third syllable ("DES"). 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 "agradezco" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“eso en la noche sueño que ya no estoy aquí a ti te agradezco”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“agradezco canto de l'alma sunova feo y de prometo Fontana fuerte cuando me”— StanfordWatch clip
“Les agradezco que me hayan escuchado y sido “todo oídos”.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “agradezco”
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eso en la noche sueño que ya no estoy aquí a ti te agradezco
Hear it in context: “agradezco”
3 clipsThe English word “agradezco” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˌɑː.ɡrəˈdɛs.koʊ (phonetic respelling: ah-grə-DES-koh). Phonologically, it consists of 4 syllables (ah · grə · DES · koh), with primary lexical stress placed on the 3rd syllable (DES). Grammatically, “agradezco” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 3 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “agradezco” in natural connected speech across American (US: 3 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks, Stanford.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (3 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @11:46
“mi tierra extraño mi playa el cantar del coqui por eso en la noche sueño que ya no estoy aquí a ti te agradezco a mi gente también pues esto lo hago en el nombre del 35% en cualquier ritmo”
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #2 · @38:27
“no.10 Co de la traición me possible a seguir viviendo de esta manera yo te agradezco canto de l'alma sunova feo y de prometo Fontana fuerte cuando me digas que no me llamastes para otro yo right in lahaina Cuba following ever”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #3 · @12:00
“en el momento en el que crea que ha tomado el control total de sí mismo. Les agradezco que me hayan escuchado y sido “todo oídos”. [Cuerpos desplazados, trabajo dislocado. De Emma Pitzalis, psicóloga y escritora.]”
Definition & Meaning: “agradezco”
- A Spanish word meaning I thank or I appreciate, sometimes used in English contexts or culinary terminology.
Example Sentences (3)
- “I must say agradezco for all the wonderful help you provided.”
- “eso en la noche sueño que ya no estoy aquí a ti te agradezco”
- “agradezco canto de l'alma sunova feo y de prometo Fontana fuerte cuando me”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “agradezco”
- Pronunciation:
- ah-grə-DES-koh
- Syllables:
- ah · grə · DES · koh
- Written Hyphenation:
- a · gra · dez · co
- Primary stress:
- DES
- IPA:
- ˌɑː.ɡrəˈdɛs.koʊ
- Hear it in context
- agradezco
Words that Rhyme with “agradezco”
-ɛskoʊWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"agradezco" (⁄ˌɑː.ɡrəˈdɛs.koʊ⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "agradezco" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about agradezco
How do you pronounce “agradezco”?
“agradezco” is pronounced ⁄ˌɑː.ɡrəˈdɛs.koʊ⁄ (ah-grə-DES-koh). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “agradezco”?
“agradezco” has 4 syllables: ah · grə · DES · koh.
Where is the stress in “agradezco”?
The primary stress in “agradezco” is on “DES”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “agradezco” mean?
A Spanish word meaning I thank or I appreciate, sometimes used in English contexts or culinary terminology.
How can I hear “agradezco” used in real sentences?
This page has 3 real-world video examples of “agradezco” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “agradezco”?
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⁄).