Aguefit is an archaic term that refers to a sudden uncontrollable shaking or tremor. The spelling of this word is phonetically transcribed as /ˈeɪɡjʊfɪt/ in IPA. The first syllable, "ague," is pronounced as "age-yoo" with a hard "g" sound. The second syllable, "fit," is pronounced as "fit" with emphasis on the "f" sound. The usage of this term has diminished over time, but it is still used in literary works and historical documents.