How to Pronounce "sargasso"
word
sɑɹˈɡæsoʊ
sar-GA-soh
sɑːɡˈæsəʊ
sahg-AS-oh
Definition
Sargasso is a type of large brown seaweed floating in the ocean, especially found in the Sargasso Sea. It often forms thick mats on the water's surface.
IPA Transcription
American English
sɑɹˈɡæsoʊ
British English
sɑːɡˈæsəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sar-GA-soh
UK
sahg-AS-oh
Listen in Context
The sargasso floats on the ocean surface.
Many fish hide in the sargasso.
The Sargasso Sea is named after the sargasso found there.
Our boat got stuck in thick sargasso during our trip.