Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

fargo

/ˈfɑɹɡoʊ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.60 in modern English

Syllables: far-go
IPA: /ˈfɑɹɡoʊ/

9

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

The largest city in North Dakota, United States, and county seat of Cass County.

name

Example Sentences

"Maybe you've heard of Fargo from the movie or TV series, but you've never actually visited the real place."
"He was gut shot. Blood-caked fingers pressed over the wound, he turned toward Fargo, his revolver rising."

Etymology

Named for Northern Pacific Railway director and Wells Fargo Express Company founder William Fargo.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈfɑɹɡoʊ/

Derived Forms

Fargoan

Rhymes With

cargo bargo

Questions

How do you pronounce fargo?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈfɑɹɡoʊ/.
What does fargo mean?: The largest city in North Dakota, United States, and county seat of Cass County.
Where does fargo come from?: Named for Northern Pacific Railway director and Wells Fargo Express Company founder William Fargo.

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