How to pronounce arteries
Say it like AR-tuh-reez. Arteries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- tuh
- reez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arteries pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of arteries
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-tuh-reez.
What does arteries mean?
- plural of artery How to pronounce artery
Questions about saying arteries
How do you pronounce arteries?
Say AR-tuh-reez. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrtəriz/. In British English it is /ˈɑːtəriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arteries?
Arteries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · tuh · reez.
Is arteries 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 /ˈɑːtəriz/ (AH-tuh-reez).