How to pronounce Angus
Say it like ANG-gus. Angus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG).
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- ANG
- gus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Angus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- gusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Angus
American and British speakers say Angus in essentially the same way: /ˈæŋɡəs/ in the US and /ˈæŋɡəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ANG-gus.
What does Angus mean?
- A former county of Scotland, which became a local government district in 1975 in Tayside Region (abolished 1996).
- plural of angu
Where does Angus come from?
Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Aonghas, perhaps literally "one choice".
Questions about saying Angus
How do you pronounce Angus?
Say ANG-gus. The American pronunciation is /ˈæŋɡəs/. In British English it is /ˈæŋɡəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Angus?
Angus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG). Broken into parts: ANG · gus.
Do Americans and Brits say Angus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæŋɡəs/ and the British form is /ˈæŋɡəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.