brand
Just imagine accelerating your American English proficiency with our game-changing online platform. Empower yourself with expert guidance and overcome pronunciation, intonation, and vocabulary hurdles with ease. Say goodbye to language barriers and hello to confident communication today!
285

Pronounced by Ivy


Syllables

The word 'auger' has 2 syllables.
ˈɔ-gər


Do you think your friends or family would like to know how to pronounce the word 'auger' in American English? Share it!


Sound by Sound American English Phonetic Pronunciation of the word 'Auger'

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Auger' will help you improve your spoken American English.

#2: /ɔ/
TongueThe tongue is flat. Then it moves low in the mouth and pulls back. The tip of the tongue should touch the back of the bottom front teeth.
LipsThe lips form a rounded shape.
JawThe jaw opens and the mouth widens.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#3: /g/
TongueThe back part of the tongue reaches up and touches the soft palate, cutting off the air. The tongue pulls away and the air flows.
LipsThe lips position depends on the sound that comes next.
AirFirst, the air stops. Then it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /ə/
TongueThe tongue remains forward and relaxed.
LipsThe lips relax.
JawThe jaw drops.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#5: /r/
TongueThe tongue forms an arch near the roof of the mouth. It does not touch any part of the mouth.
AirThe air flows through a narrow space in your mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.

Examples of sentences with the word 'auger'

I dug a hole with my auger, and out popped a gopher!

Try this Exciting 'auger' Tongue Twister Challenge

Ogres are afraid of the auger's power, but the auger in August loved to devour a bountiful tower of flour!

Learn American English With Today's Idiom


Straight from the horse's mouth


Learn American English With Today's Quote

Romantic love allows you to focus mating energy. Attachment sustains that relationship as long as necessary to raise your baby.

Helen Fisher

roʊˈmæntɪk lʌv əˈlaʊz ju tu ˈfoʊkəs ˈmeɪtɪŋ ˈɛnərʤi əˈtæʧmənt səˈsteɪnz ðæt riˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp æz lɔŋ æz ˈnɛsəˌsɛri tu reɪz jʊər ˈbeɪbi




What is your number one question about American English pronunciation?


This page is also available in other languages:

10 American English Words Similar to 'auger'

aufhauser
aufiero
auge
augello
aught
augment
augmentable
augmented
augur
auguring

Continue Learning American English with our Collection of Phonetic Crosswords Books