How to pronounce jargonaut
Say it like JAR-guh-nawt. Jargonaut has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAR).
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- JAR
- guh
- nawt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jargonaut pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nawtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of jargonaut
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JAH-guh-nawt.
What does jargonaut mean?
- Someone who uses jargon, especially to an excessive degree.
Where does jargonaut come from?
Blend of jargon + argonaut.
Questions about saying jargonaut
How do you pronounce jargonaut?
Say JAR-guh-nawt. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɑrɡəˌnɔt/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɑːɡəˌnɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jargonaut?
Jargonaut has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAR). Broken into parts: JAR · guh · nawt.
Is jargonaut 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 /ˈdʒɑːɡəˌnɔːt/ (JAH-guh-nawt).