How to pronounce argot
Say it like AR-goh. Argot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Argot 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.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of argot
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AH-goh.
What does argot mean?
- A secret language or conventional slang peculiar to thieves, tramps and vagabonds.
- The specialized informal vocabulary and terminology used between people with special skill in a field, such as between doctors, mathematicians or hackers.“The conversation was in the argot of the trade, full of acronyms and abbreviations that made no sense to the uninitiate.”
- A strongly marked style of speaking.
Where does argot come from?
Borrowed from French argot, of unknown origin.
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Words that rhyme with argot
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of argot.
Questions about saying argot
How do you pronounce argot?
Say AR-goh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrɡoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɑːɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in argot?
Argot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · goh.
Is argot 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 /ˈɑːɡəʊ/ (AH-goh).