How to pronounce argute
Say it like ah-GHYOOT. Argute has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHYOOT).
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US American/ɑˈɡjut/ah-GHYOOT
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- ah
- GHYOOT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Argute pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- GHYOOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
What does argute mean?
adjective
- Sharp; perceptive; shrewd.
- Shrill in sound.
Where does argute come from?
From Latin argūtus, perfect passive participle of arguō (“to clarify”).
Words that rhyme with argute
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Questions about saying argute
How do you pronounce argute?
Say ah-GHYOOT. The American pronunciation is /ɑˈɡjut/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in argute?
Argute has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHYOOT). Broken into parts: ah · GHYOOT.