How do you pronounce "argues"?

In American English: /ˈɑːrgjuːz/ (AHRGY-ooz). In British English: /ˈɑːgjuːz/ (AHGY-ooz). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːrgjuːz/ (AHRGY-ooz). In Australian English: /ˈɑːɡjuːz/ (AHGY-ooz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːrgjuːz/ (AHRGY-ooz), while in British English it's /ˈɑːgjuːz/ (AHGY-ooz).

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argues

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/ˈɑːrgjuːz/

AHRGY-ooz

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːrgjar·uːzgues

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Last updated: 2026-02-12