Argon is a chemical element, a noble gas that makes up about 1% of the Earth’s atmosphere. It is inert and colorless, often used in lighting and welding. In pronunciation, the word stresses the first syllable: AR-gon, with a clear /ɑːr/ or /ɑr/ onset and a light, schwa-less final syllable for many speakers.
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