How to pronounce "augurs" in English
ˈɔːɡərz
AW·gərz
Primary stress: AW
Hear native speakers say augurs in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “augurs”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
AW
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
gərz
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("AW"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "augurs" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "augurs is" sounds like "augurs-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "augurs" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“That is a marker of all sorts of developmental health that augurs well for having a baby pass through the birth canal.”— StanfordWatch clip
“because as one of their officials said the spread of bird flu well it augurs well for that company's growth”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“But it augurs really terribly well for the Iranian people.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“an official toll of 116 Russian troops killed in Syria officially augurs”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“And I remember thinking and saying that that augurs bad luck.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
Practice Speaking “augurs”
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That is a marker of all sorts of developmental health that augurs well for having a baby pass through the birth canal.
Hear it in context: “augurs”
5 clipsThe English word “augurs” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈɔːɡərz (phonetic respelling: AW-gərz). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (AW · gərz), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (AW). Grammatically, “augurs” functions as a noun, verb and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 5 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “augurs” in natural connected speech across American (US: 5 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Stanford.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #1 · @31:32
“That is a marker of childbearing pelvises. That is a marker of all sorts of developmental health that augurs well for having a baby pass through the birth canal. that augurs well for having a baby pass through the birth”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @1:33
“third largest maker of medical gloves in malaysia those shares up six percent because as one of their officials said the spread of bird flu well it augurs well for that company's growth well for that company's growth”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @11:45
“bin Salman in Saudi Arabia. An Iran that is not not only contained, but is so severely weakened. But it augurs really terribly well for the Iranian people. So, looking wider, how long do the Gulf states who are now”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @1:34
“because of the military involvement I've lost my husband defence ministry gives an official toll of 116 Russian troops killed in Syria officially augurs husband Dmitry is not among them alongside the regular troops were”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @13:02
“we've been detained. And I remember thinking and saying that that augurs bad luck. that that augurs bad luck.”
Definition & Meaning: “augurs”
- A diviner who foretells events by the behaviour of birds or other animals, or by signs derived from celestial phenomena, or unusual occurrences.
- An official who interpreted omens before the start of public events.
- To foretell events; to exhibit signs of future events; to indicate a favorable or an unfavorable outcome.
Example Sentences (3)
- “Augur of ill, whoſe tongue was never found / Without a prieſtly curſe, or boding ſound; [...]”
- “It was an ancient tradition, that when the Capitol was founded by one of the Roman kings, the god Terminus (who presided over boundaries, and was represented, according to the fashion of that age, by a large stone) alone, among all the inferior deities, refused to yield his place to Jupiter himself. A favorable inference was drawn from his obstinacy, which was interpreted by the augurs as a sure presage that the boundaries of the Roman power would never recede.”
- “That is a marker of all sorts of developmental health that augurs well for having a baby pass through the birth canal.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “augurs”
- Pronunciation:
- AW-gərz
- Syllables:
- AW · gərz
- Written Hyphenation:
- au · gurs
- Primary stress:
- AW
- IPA:
- ˈɔːɡərz
- Hear it in context
- augurs
Words that Rhyme with “augurs”
-ɔgərzWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"augurs" (⁄ˈɔːɡərz⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "augurs" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about augurs
How do you pronounce “augurs”?
“augurs” is pronounced ⁄ˈɔːɡərz⁄ (AW-gərz). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “augurs”?
“augurs” has 2 syllables: AW · gərz.
Where is the stress in “augurs”?
The primary stress in “augurs” is on “AW”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “augurs” mean?
A diviner who foretells events by the behaviour of birds or other animals, or by signs derived from celestial phenomena, or unusual occurrences.
How can I hear “augurs” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “augurs”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).