How do you pronounce "argument"?

In American English: /ˈɑːrgjəmənt/ (AHRGY-uhm-uhnt). In British English: /ˈɑːgjʊmənt/ (AHGY-uum-uhnt). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːrgjəmənt/ (AHRGY-uhm-uhnt). In Australian English: /ˈɑːɡjuːmənt/ (AHGY-oom-uhnt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːrgjəmənt/ (AHRGY-uhm-uhnt), while in British English it's /ˈɑːgjʊmənt/ (AHGY-uum-uhnt).

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/ˈɑːrgjəmənt/

AHRGY-uhm-uhnt

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːrgjar·əmgu·əntment

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Last updated: 2026-02-12