How to pronounce artichoke
Say it like AR-tuh-chohk. Artichoke has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- tuh
- chohk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Artichoke 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.
- chohkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of artichoke
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AH-tuh-chohk.
What does artichoke mean?
- A plant related to the thistle with enlarged flower heads eaten as a vegetable while immature, Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus.
- A dull green color, like that of an artichoke.
Where does artichoke come from?
From Lombard articioch (cf.
Questions about saying artichoke
How do you pronounce artichoke?
Say AR-tuh-chohk. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrtəˌtʃoʊk/. In British English it is /ˈɑːtəˌtʃəʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in artichoke?
Artichoke has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · tuh · chohk.
Is artichoke 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 /ˈɑːtəˌtʃəʊk/ (AH-tuh-chohk).