How to pronounce argon
Say it like AR-gahn. Argon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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US American/ˈɑrɡɑn/AR-gahn
UK British/ˈɑːɡɒn/AH-gon
- AR
- gahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Argon 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.
- gahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of argon
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: AH-gon.
What does argon mean?
noun
- The chemical element (symbol Ar) with an atomic number of 18. The third most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere, it is a colorless, odorless, inert noble gas.
- An atom of this element.
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Questions about saying argon
How do you pronounce argon?
Say AR-gahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrɡɑn/. In British English it is /ˈɑːɡɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in argon?
Argon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · gahn.
Is argon 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 /ˈɑːɡɒn/ (AH-gon).