How to pronounce argil
Say it like AR-jil. Argil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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US American/ˈɑrdʒɪl/AR-jil
UK British/ˈɑːdʒɪl/AH-jil
- AR
- jil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Argil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of argil
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-jil.
What does argil mean?
noun
- potter's clay.
Questions about saying argil
How do you pronounce argil?
Say AR-jil. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrdʒɪl/. In British English it is /ˈɑːdʒɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in argil?
Argil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · jil.
Is argil 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 /ˈɑːdʒɪl/ (AH-jil).