How to pronounce argonauts
Say it like AR-guh-nawts. Argonauts has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- guh
- nawts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Argonauts 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.
- nawtsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of argonauts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-guh-nawts.
What does argonauts mean?
- plural of argonaut How to pronounce argonaut
Questions about saying argonauts
How do you pronounce argonauts?
Say AR-guh-nawts. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrɡəˌnɔts/. In British English it is /ˈɑːɡəˌnɔːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in argonauts?
Argonauts has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · guh · nawts.
Is argonauts 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 /ˈɑːɡəˌnɔːts/ (AH-guh-nawts).