agitation

/ˌædʒɪˈteɪʃən/

Syllables ag·i·ta·tion

Stress ag-i-TA-tion

Phonics Breakdown

a

/æ/

short a

gi

/dʒɪ/

soft g

ta

/teɪ/

long a_e

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

a state of nervousness, excitement, or disturbance

Sound Reference

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a=/æ/(cat) + gi=/dʒɪ/(giant) + ta=/teɪ/(take) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

There was clear agitation in his voice during the meeting.