How to pronounce Augusta
Say it like uh-GUHS-tuh. Augusta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GUHS).
- uh
- GUHS
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Augusta pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Augusta
American and British speakers say Augusta in essentially the same way: /əˈɡʌstə/ in the US and /əˈɡʌstə/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-GUHS-tuh.
What does Augusta mean?
- A city, the county seat of Woodruff County, Arkansas.
- A city, the county seat of Richmond County, in east-central Georgia; also see Disgusta.
- A village and township in Hancock County, Illinois.
Where does Augusta come from?
From Latin Augusta, feminine of Augustus.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- capital of maine
Words that rhyme with Augusta
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Augusta.
Questions about saying Augusta
How do you pronounce Augusta?
Say uh-GUHS-tuh. The American pronunciation is /əˈɡʌstə/. In British English it is /əˈɡʌstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Augusta?
Augusta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GUHS). Broken into parts: uh · GUHS · tuh.
Do Americans and Brits say Augusta the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈɡʌstə/ and the British form is /əˈɡʌstə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.