How to pronounce argosy
Say it like AR-guh-see. Argosy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- guh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Argosy 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of argosy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-guh-see.
What does argosy mean?
- A merchant ship.
- A merchant flotilla, fleet.
- An abundant supply, boatload.
Where does argosy come from?
Alteration of Italian ragusea (“a large ship”), after the maritime city of Ragusa, now Dubrovnik.
Questions about saying argosy
How do you pronounce argosy?
Say AR-guh-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrɡəsi/. In British English it is /ˈɑːɡəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in argosy?
Argosy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · guh · see.
Is argosy 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 /ˈɑːɡəsi/ (AH-guh-see).