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How to pronounce arter

Say it like AR-ter. Arter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).

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US American/ˈɑrtɚ/AR-ter
UK British/ˈɑːtə/AH-tuh
  • AR
  • ter
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Arter pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
  2. terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of arter

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: AH-tuh.

What does arter mean?

preposition
  1. Pronunciation spelling of after.

Words that rhyme with arter

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of arter.

Questions about saying arter

How do you pronounce arter?

Say AR-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɑːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in arter?

Arter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · ter.

Is arter pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɑːtə/ (AH-tuh).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).