How to pronounce outargue
Say it like ow-TAR-ghyoo. Outargue has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAR).
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- ow
- TAR
- ghyoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outargue pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- owKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- TARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ghyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of outargue
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ow-TAH-ghyoo.
What does outargue mean?
- To argue better than; to defeat in argument.
Where does outargue come from?
From out- + argue.
Questions about saying outargue
How do you pronounce outargue?
Say ow-TAR-ghyoo. The American pronunciation is /aʊˈtɑrɡju/. In British English it is /aʊˈtɑːɡjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outargue?
Outargue has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAR). Broken into parts: ow · TAR · ghyoo.
Is outargue 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 /aʊˈtɑːɡjuː/ (ow-TAH-ghyoo).