How to pronounce artful
Say it like AHT-ful. Artful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHT).
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US American/ˈɑtfʊl/AHT-ful
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- AHT
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Artful pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
What does artful mean?
adjective
- Characterized by, or performed with, cleverness or contrivance; clever, ingenious.
- Not naturally produced; artificial; imitative.
- Exhibiting or using much art or skill; dexterous; skilful.
Where does artful come from?
From art (“skill that is attained by study, practice, or observation”) + -ful (suffix forming adjectives from nouns, with the sense of being full of, tending to, or thoroughly possessing the quality expressed by the noun).
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Questions about saying artful
How do you pronounce artful?
Say AHT-ful. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑtfʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in artful?
Artful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHT). Broken into parts: AHT · ful.