How to pronounce augurs
Say it like AW-gherz. Augurs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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US American/ˈɔɡɚz/AW-gherz
UK British/ˈɔːɡəz/AW-guz
- AW
- gherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Augurs 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.
- gherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of augurs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-guz.
What does augurs mean?
noun
- plural of augur How to pronounce augur
- third-person singular simple present indicative of augur How to pronounce augur
Questions about saying augurs
How do you pronounce augurs?
Say AW-gherz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔɡɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɔːɡəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in augurs?
Augurs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · gherz.
Is augurs 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 /ˈɔːɡəz/ (AW-guz).