How to pronounce artichokes
Say it like AR-tih-chohks. Artichokes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- tih
- chohks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Artichokes 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- chohksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of artichokes
- 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-tih-chohks.
What does artichokes mean?
- plural of artichoke How to pronounce artichoke
Questions about saying artichokes
How do you pronounce artichokes?
Say AR-tih-chohks. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrtɪˌtʃoʊks/. In British English it is /ˈɑːtɪˌtʃəʊks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in artichokes?
Artichokes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · tih · chohks.
Is artichokes 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 /ˈɑːtɪˌtʃəʊks/ (AH-tih-chohks).