How to pronounce arteria
Say it like ar-TIR-ee-uh. Arteria has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIR).
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- ar
- TIR
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arteria pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of arteria
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ah-TIR-ee-uh.
What does arteria mean?
- Synonym of artery.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with arteria
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Questions about saying arteria
How do you pronounce arteria?
Say ar-TIR-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ɑrˈtɪriə/. In British English it is /ɑːˈtɪriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arteria?
Arteria has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIR). Broken into parts: ar · TIR · ee · uh.
Is arteria 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 /ɑːˈtɪriə/ (ah-TIR-ee-uh).