How to pronounce artfully
Say it like ART-fuh-lee. Artfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ART).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce artfully. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ART
- fuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Artfully pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of artfully
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AHT-fuh-lee.
What does artfully mean?
- In an artful manner.
Where does artfully come from?
From artful + -ly.
Questions about saying artfully
How do you pronounce artfully?
Say ART-fuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrtfəli/. In British English it is /ˈɑːtfəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in artfully?
Artfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ART). Broken into parts: ART · fuh · lee.
Is artfully 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 /ˈɑːtfəli/ (AHT-fuh-lee).