To pronounce "argon", say ARG-on — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɑːɹɡɒn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɑːɹɡɒn/
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"argon" has 2 syllables: arg-on. It rhymes with paragon and liaison, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: argonne — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Argon" has 2 syllables: arg · on.
The IPA transcription of "argon" is /ˈɑːɹɡɒn/.
Argon: The chemical element (symbol Ar) with an atomic number of 18. The third most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere, it is a colourless, odourless, inert noble gas.
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