argument

How to Split "argument" into Syllables

The word argument is divided into 3 syllables: ar·gu·ment. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• ar — 1st syllable
• gu — 2nd syllable
• ment — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of argument:

• IPA: /ˈɑːɡjʊmənt/

📖 Definitions

1. argument (countable and uncountable, plural arguments)
2. The independent variable of a function.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English argument, from Anglo-Norman and Old French arguement, from Latin argumentum. The English word is analysable as argue +‎ -ment. Doublet of argumentum. Displaced native Old English racu and ġeflit. The obsolete senses are derived from Middle English argumenten (“to argue, discuss; to consider, reflect”), from Old French argumenter (“to argue”), from Latin argūmentārī (“to adduce arguments or proof, prove, reason; to adduce (something) as argument or proof; to c...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare argument with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
argument	3	ar·gu·ment
arachnoid	2	a-rachnoid
Argonaut	3	ar-go-naut
arachnid	2	a-rachnid
arrogant	3	ar-ro-gant

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to argument:

Argo, argon, argot, argue, Argus, argent, argosy, arguer.