How to pronounce argued
Say it like AR-ghyood. Argued has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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US American/ˈɑrɡjud/AR-ghyood
UK British/ˈɑːɡjuːd/AH-ghyood
- AR
- ghyood
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Argued 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.
- ghyoodKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of argued
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-ghyood.
What does argued mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of argue How to pronounce argue
Questions about saying argued
How do you pronounce argued?
Say AR-ghyood. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrɡjud/. In British English it is /ˈɑːɡjuːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in argued?
Argued has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · ghyood.
Is argued 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 /ˈɑːɡjuːd/ (AH-ghyood).