How To Pronounce Argue
argue
In British English, argue is pronounced /ˈɑːɡ.juː/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈɑːʴɡ.jʷuː]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈɑːrɡ.juː/.
Argue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Argue has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About Argue
How do you pronounce argue in British English?
In British English, argue is pronounced /ˈɑːɡ.juː/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈɑːʴɡ.jʷuː].
How do you pronounce argue in American English?
In American English, argue is pronounced /ˈɑːrɡ.juː/.
How many syllables are in argue?
Argue has two syllables, /ɑːɡ/ + /juː/.
Where is the stress in argue?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /ɑːɡ/.
Do British and American English pronounce argue the same way?
No. British English has /ˈɑːɡ.juː/ and American English has /ˈɑːrɡ.juː/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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