How to pronounce auguste
Say it like AW-gust. Auguste has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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- AW
- gust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Auguste 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.
- gustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of auguste
American and British speakers say auguste in essentially the same way: /ˈɔɡəst/ in the US and /ˈɒɡəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: OG-ust.
What does auguste mean?
- A kind of clown, usually serving as an anarchic foil to the whiteface.
Where does auguste come from?
From French auguste, from German (dumme) August.
Words that sound like auguste
Questions about saying auguste
How do you pronounce auguste?
Say AW-gust. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔɡəst/. In British English it is /ˈɒɡəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in auguste?
Auguste has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · gust.
Do Americans and Brits say auguste the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔɡəst/ and the British form is /ˈɒɡəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as auguste?
Auguste sounds the same as august in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.