The spelling of "amentia agitata" may appear confusing at first glance, but with the help of IPA phonetic transcription, its pronunciation becomes clearer. "Amentia" is pronounced æˈmɛnʃə, using the /æ/ sound as in "cat," the /ˈmɛn/ sound as in "men," and the /ʃə/ sound as in "pleasure." "Agitata" is pronounced əˈdʒaɪtətə, using the schwa sound /ə/ as in "sofa," the /dʒaɪ/ sound as in "guy," the /tə/ sound as in "butter." Together, the words sound like "uh-men-shuh uh-jai-tuh-tuh."
A form marked by a high degree of excitement with great motor unrest and incessant hallucinations.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.