English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Argon Pronunciation
Argon is pronounced AHR-gahn, IPA /ˈɑrˌgɑn/.
AHR-gahn
US /ˈɑrˌgɑn/ · UK /ˈɑːgɒn/
Syllables: AHR · gahn (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A colourless, unreactive gas used in light bulbs and in welding.
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Argon in a Sentence
- The bulb is filled with argon.
- Argon makes up about one per cent of the air.
- They flush the weld with argon to keep it clean.
Common Mispronunciations of Argon
Not ahr-GAHN
Thump AHR at the front and leave gahn unstressed behind it.
Not AHR-juhn
A g followed by an o never softens, so this one stays as firm as the g in gas.
Tip: Argon, neon, and xenon all keep the beat at the front.
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