How to pronounce Aug
Say it like AW-gust. Aug has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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- AW
- gust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aug pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- gustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Aug
American and British speakers say Aug in essentially the same way: /ˈɔɡəst/ in the US and /ˈɒɡəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: OG-ust.
What does Aug mean?
- the month following July and preceding September
Words that sound like Aug
Questions about saying Aug
How do you pronounce Aug?
Say AW-gust. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔɡəst/. In British English it is /ˈɒɡəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Aug?
Aug has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · gust.
Do Americans and Brits say Aug the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔɡəst/ and the British form is /ˈɒɡəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as Aug?
Aug sounds the same as august in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.