How do you pronounce "argued"?

In American English: /ˈɑːrgjuːd/ (AHRGY-ood). In British English: /ˈɑːgjuːd/ (AHGY-ood). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːrgjuːd/ (AHRGY-ood). In Australian English: /ˈɑːɡjuːd/ (AHGY-ood).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːrgjuːd/ (AHRGY-ood), while in British English it's /ˈɑːgjuːd/ (AHGY-ood).

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argued

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/ˈɑːrgjuːd/

AHRGY-ood

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːrgjar·uːdgued

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Last updated: 2026-02-12