How to pronounce argumentum
Say it like ar-ghyoo-MEN-tum. Argumentum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN).
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- ar
- ghyoo
- MEN
- tum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Argumentum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ghyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of argumentum
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ah-ghyoo-MEN-tum.
What does argumentum mean?
- An argument or appeal, especially as used in various Latin phrases.
Where does argumentum come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin argūmentum.
Words that rhyme with argumentum
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Questions about saying argumentum
How do you pronounce argumentum?
Say ar-ghyoo-MEN-tum. The American pronunciation is /ɑrɡjuˈmɛntəm/. In British English it is /ɑːɡjuːˈmɛntəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in argumentum?
Argumentum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN). Broken into parts: ar · ghyoo · MEN · tum.
Is argumentum 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 /ɑːɡjuːˈmɛntəm/ (ah-ghyoo-MEN-tum).