How to pronounce cargos
Say it like KAR-gohz. Cargos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkɑrˌɡoʊz/KAR-gohz
UK British/ˈkɑːˌɡəʊz/KAH-gohz
- KAR
- gohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cargos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- gohzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of cargos
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KAH-gohz.
What does cargos mean?
noun
- plural of cargo How to pronounce cargo
- cargo pants
Words that sound like cargos
Questions about saying cargos
How do you pronounce cargos?
Say KAR-gohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrˌɡoʊz/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːˌɡəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cargos?
Cargos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · gohz.
Is cargos 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 /ˈkɑːˌɡəʊz/ (KAH-gohz).
What words sound the same as cargos?
Cargos sounds the same as cargoes in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.