agitate

/ˈædʒɪteɪt/

Syllables ag·i·tate

Stress AG-i-tate

Phonics Breakdown

agi

/ˈædʒɪ/

soft g

tate

/teɪt/

long a_e

Meaning

to make someone anxious or upset; to stir or shake

Sound Reference

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a=/æ/(cat) + gi=/dʒɪ/(digit) + tate=/teɪt/(rotate)

Example

Loud noises can agitate the baby.