How do you pronounce "august"?

In American English: /ˈɑːgəst/ (AHG-uhst). In British English: /ˈɔːgəst/ (AWG-uhst). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːgəst/ (AHG-uhst). In Australian English: /ˈɔːɡəst/ (AWG-uhst).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːgəst/ (AHG-uhst), while in British English it's /ˈɔːgəst/ (AWG-uhst).

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/ˈɑːgəst/

AHG-uhst

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːgau·əstgust

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Last updated: 2026-02-12