How do you pronounce "argue"?

In American English: /ˈɑːrgjuː/ (AHRGY-oo). In British English: /ˈɑːgjuː/ (AHGY-oo). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːrgjuː/ (AHRGY-oo). In Australian English: /ˈɑːɡjuː/ (AHGY-oo).

Is "argue" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːrgjuː/ (AHRGY-oo), while in British English it's /ˈɑːgjuː/ (AHGY-oo).

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argue

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/ˈɑːrgjuː/

AHRGY-oo

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːrgjar·uːgue

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Last updated: 2026-02-12