How to Pronounce "argosy"
word
ˈɑɹɡəsi
AHR-guh-see
ˈɑːɡəsi
AHR-guh-see
Definition
An 'argosy' is a large merchant ship, or sometimes a fleet of such ships, especially as used in older or literary English.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑɹɡəsi
British English
ˈɑːɡəsi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHR-guh-see
UK
AHR-guh-see
Listen in Context
The mighty argosy sailed across the blue ocean.
In the story, the treasure was brought by an argosy.
An argosy carried spices to the city.
Many tales speak of lost argosies filled with riches.