How to pronounce Argentina
Say it like ar-jun-TEE-nuh. Argentina has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEE).
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- ar
- jun
- TEE
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Argentina pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- junKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Argentina
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ah-jun-TEE-nuh.
What does Argentina mean?
- A country in South America. Official name: Argentine Republic. Capital: Buenos Aires.
Words that rhyme with Argentina
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Argentina.
Questions about saying Argentina
How do you pronounce Argentina?
Say ar-jun-TEE-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑrdʒənˈtinə/. In British English it is /ˌɑːdʒənˈtiːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Argentina?
Argentina has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEE). Broken into parts: ar · jun · TEE · nuh.
Is Argentina pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɑːdʒənˈtiːnə/ (ah-jun-TEE-nuh).