How to Pronounce "argillaceous"
word
ɑːdʒɪlˈeɪʃəs
ar-jil-AY-shuhs
ɑːdʒɪlˈeɪʃəs
ar-jil-AY-shuhs
Definition
Composed mostly of clay or containing a significant amount of clay, usually used to describe rocks, soils, or sediments.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɑːdʒɪlˈeɪʃəs
British English
ɑːdʒɪlˈeɪʃəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ar-jil-AY-shuhs
UK
ar-jil-AY-shuhs
Listen in Context
The geologist examined the argillaceous rocks.
Some soils are considered argillaceous because they have a lot of clay.
An argillaceous shale layer was found underground.
You can tell a rock is argillaceous if it feels sticky when wet.