How to pronounce Argentinian
Say it like ar-jun-TIN-ee-un. Argentinian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIN).
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- ar
- jun
- TIN
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Argentinian 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.
- TINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Argentinian
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ah-jun-TIN-ee-un.
What does Argentinian mean?
- a native or inhabitant of Argentina
- of or relating to or characteristic of Argentina or its people“Argentinian tango”
Questions about saying Argentinian
How do you pronounce Argentinian?
Say ar-jun-TIN-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑrdʒənˈtɪniən/. In British English it is /ˌɑːdʒənˈtɪniən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Argentinian?
Argentinian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIN). Broken into parts: ar · jun · TIN · ee · un.
Is Argentinian 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 /ˌɑːdʒənˈtɪniən/ (ah-jun-TIN-ee-un).