How to pronounce redargue
Say it like ruh-DAR-ghyoo. Redargue has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAR).
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- ruh
- DAR
- ghyoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redargue pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DARSay 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 redargue
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-DAH-ghyoo.
What does redargue mean?
- To disprove or refute (someone) in an argument.
- To rebut or refute (an argument, a proposition, etc.).
Questions about saying redargue
How do you pronounce redargue?
Say ruh-DAR-ghyoo. The American pronunciation is /rəˈdɑrɡju/. In British English it is /rɪˈdɑːɡjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redargue?
Redargue has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAR). Broken into parts: ruh · DAR · ghyoo.
Is redargue 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 /rɪˈdɑːɡjuː/ (rih-DAH-ghyoo).