How to pronounce augur
Say it like AW-gher. Augur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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- AW
- gher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Augur 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.
- gherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of augur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-guh.
What does augur mean?
- To foretell events; to exhibit signs of future events; to indicate a favorable or an unfavorable outcome.“Every circumstance augured success.”
- A diviner who foretells events by the behavior of birds or other animals, or by signs derived from celestial phenomena, or unusual occurrences.
- An official who interpreted omens before the start of public events.
Where does augur come from?
Borrowed from Latin augur, of uncertain origin; akin to augurō (“interpret omens”).
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Questions about saying augur
How do you pronounce augur?
Say AW-gher. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɔːɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in augur?
Augur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · gher.
Is augur 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 /ˈɔːɡə/ (AW-guh).
What words sound the same as augur?
Augur sounds the same as auger in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.