How to pronounce argillaceous
Say it like ar-jih-LAY-shus. Argillaceous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- ar
- jih
- LAY
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Argillaceous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of argillaceous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ah-jih-LAY-shus.
What does argillaceous mean?
- Pertaining to clay; made of, containing, or resembling clay; clayey.
Words that rhyme with argillaceous
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Questions about saying argillaceous
How do you pronounce argillaceous?
Say ar-jih-LAY-shus. The American pronunciation is /ɑrdʒɪˈleɪʃəs/. In British English it is /ɑːdʒɪˈleɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in argillaceous?
Argillaceous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: ar · jih · LAY · shus.
Is argillaceous 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 /ɑːdʒɪˈleɪʃəs/ (ah-jih-LAY-shus).