How to pronounce arterial
Say it like ar-TIR-ee-ul. Arterial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIR).
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- ar
- TIR
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arterial 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of arterial
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ah-TIR-ee-ul.
What does arterial mean?
- Of or relating to an artery.
- Major, important.
- A high-capacity urban road.“Arterial ends here.”
Where does arterial come from?
From artery + -al.
Words that rhyme with arterial
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of arterial.
Questions about saying arterial
How do you pronounce arterial?
Say ar-TIR-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ɑrˈtɪriəl/. In British English it is /ɑːˈtɪriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arterial?
Arterial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIR). Broken into parts: ar · TIR · ee · ul.
Is arterial 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 /ɑːˈtɪriəl/ (ah-TIR-ee-ul).