How to Pronounce Argot

To pronounce "argot", say ARG-ot — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɑːɡəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈɑːɡəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “argot”

"argot" has 2 syllables: arg-ot. It rhymes with marget and target, if that helps it stick.

What does argot mean?

noun

  1. A secret language or conventional slang peculiar to thieves, tramps and vagabonds.
  2. The specialized informal vocabulary and terminology used between people with special skill in a field, such as between doctors, mathematicians or hackers.

    “The conversation was in the argot of the trade, full of acronyms and abbreviations that made no sense to the uninitiate.”

Synonyms

cantjargonslang

Words that rhyme with argot

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

margettarget

Related words

slangjargoncantvernacularlingopatoisidiomdialect

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "argot"?▾

"Argot" has 2 syllables: arg · ot.

What is the IPA transcription of "argot"?▾

The IPA transcription of "argot" is /ˈɑːɡəʊ/.

What does "argot" mean?▾

Argot: A secret language or conventional slang peculiar to thieves, tramps and vagabonds.

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