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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

argh

/ɑː(ɹ)(ɡ)/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.95 in modern English

Syllables
argh
IPA
/ɑː(ɹ)(ɡ)/
8
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

Expressing annoyance, dismay, embarrassment or frustration.

adj

Timid; cowardly.

Example Sentences

Etymology

In imitation of a cry. Used since at least the 18th century. Compare ah, of which it could be a lengthened form.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

more argh (comparative) most argh (superlative)

Frequently Paired Words

blech

Rhymes With

garg aargh karg kharg mchargue marg warg blarg yarg

Questions

How do you pronounce argh?
The recorded pronunciation is /ɑː(ɹ)(ɡ)/.
What does argh mean?
Expressing annoyance, dismay, embarrassment or frustration.
Where does argh come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce argh

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “argh”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ɑː(ɹ)(ɡ)/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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