How to pronounce argonaut
Say it like AR-guh-nawt. Argonaut has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- guh
- nawt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Argonaut 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.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nawtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of argonaut
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-guh-nawt.
What does argonaut mean?
- Any of several species of shelled octopods of the family Argonautidae (of which only the genus Argonauta is not extinct).
- An adventurer on a dangerous but rewarding quest.
Where does argonaut come from?
Generalised use of Argonaut.
Questions about saying argonaut
How do you pronounce argonaut?
Say AR-guh-nawt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrɡəˌnɔt/. In British English it is /ˈɑːɡəˌnɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in argonaut?
Argonaut has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · guh · nawt.
Is argonaut 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 /ˈɑːɡəˌnɔːt/ (AH-guh-nawt).