How to pronounce Argos
Say it like AR-gahs. Argos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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US American/ˈɑrˌɡɑs/AR-gahs
UK British/ˈɑːɡɒs/AH-gos
- AR
- gahs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Argos 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.
- gahsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Argos
- 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-gos.
What does Argos mean?
proper noun
- A river in Murcia, Spain; flowing from Caravaca de la Cruz into the Segura at Calasparra.
Questions about saying Argos
How do you pronounce Argos?
Say AR-gahs. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrˌɡɑs/. In British English it is /ˈɑːɡɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Argos?
Argos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · gahs.
Is Argos 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 /ˈɑːɡɒs/ (AH-gos).