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