How to pronounce artery
Say it like AR-tuh-ree. Artery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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US American/ˈɑrtəri/AR-tuh-ree
UK British/ˈɑːtəri/AH-tuh-ree
- AR
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Artery 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of artery
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-tuh-ree.
What does artery mean?
noun
- a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body
- a major thoroughfare that bears important traffic
Questions about saying artery
How do you pronounce artery?
Say AR-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrtəri/. In British English it is /ˈɑːtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in artery?
Artery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · tuh · ree.
Is artery 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 /ˈɑːtəri/ (AH-tuh-ree).