How to pronounce arguably
Say it like AR-ghyoo-uh-blee. Arguably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- ghyoo
- uh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arguably 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.
- ghyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of arguably
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-ghyoo-uh-blee.
What does arguably mean?
- as can be shown by argument“she is arguably the best”
Where does arguably come from?
From arguable + -ly.
Questions about saying arguably
How do you pronounce arguably?
Say AR-ghyoo-uh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrɡjuəbli/. In British English it is /ˈɑːɡjuəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arguably?
Arguably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · ghyoo · uh · blee.
Is arguably 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 /ˈɑːɡjuəbli/ (AH-ghyoo-uh-blee).