How to Pronounce "august"
word
/ˈɑɡəst/, /ˈɔɡəst/
AW-guhst
/ˈɔːɡəst/
AW-guhst
Definition
August is the eighth month of the year. As an adjective, august is a formal word meaning respected, grand, and impressive.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɑɡəst/, /ˈɔɡəst/
British English
/ˈɔːɡəst/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AW-guhst
UK
AW-guhst
Listen in Context
My birthday is in August.
We go on vacation every August.
The school starts again in August.
Things usually get quiet around the office in August.