How do you pronounce "arguing"?

In American English: /ˈɑːrgjuːɪŋ/ (AHRGY-oo-ing). In British English: /ˈɑːgjuːɪŋ/ (AHGY-oo-ing). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːrgjuːɪŋ/ (AHRGY-oo-ing). In Australian English: /ˈɑːɡjuːɪŋ/ (AHGY-oo-ing).

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

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

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/ˈɑːrgjuːɪŋ/

AHRGY-oo-ing

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːrgjar·uːgu·ɪŋing

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Last updated: 2026-02-12