How to pronounce auget
Say it like oh-ZHAY. Auget has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZHAY).
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- oh
- ZHAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Auget pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ZHAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of auget
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-ZHAY.
What does auget mean?
- A priming tube connecting the charge chamber with the gallery, or place where the slow match is applied.
Where does auget come from?
From French, diminutive of auge (“trough”), from Latin alveus (“hollow”), from alvus (“belly”).
Words that rhyme with auget
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Questions about saying auget
How do you pronounce auget?
Say oh-ZHAY. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈʒeɪ/. In British English it is /əʊˈʒeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in auget?
Auget has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZHAY). Broken into parts: oh · ZHAY.
Is auget pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əʊˈʒeɪ/ (oh-ZHAY).