How to pronounce augury
Say it like AW-ghyuu-ree. Augury has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
- AW
- ghyuu
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Augury 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.
- ghyuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of augury
American and British speakers say augury in essentially the same way: /ˈɔɡjʊri/ in the US and /ˈɒɡjʊri/ in the UK.
British respelling: OG-yuu-ree.
What does augury mean?
- A divination based on the appearance and behaviour of animals.
- An omen or prediction; a foreboding; a prophecy.
- An event that is experienced as indicating important things to come.
Where does augury come from?
From augur + -y, or from Middle English augurie, from Old French augurie, from Latin augurium.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- zoomancy
Questions about saying augury
How do you pronounce augury?
Say AW-ghyuu-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔɡjʊri/. In British English it is /ˈɒɡjʊri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in augury?
Augury has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · ghyuu · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say augury the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔɡjʊri/ and the British form is /ˈɒɡjʊri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.