How to pronounce artichokey
Say it like ar-tih-CHOH-kee. Artichokey has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (CHOH).
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- ar
- tih
- CHOH
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Artichokey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- CHOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of artichokey
- 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-CHOH-kee.
What does artichokey mean?
- Resembling, or having a flavor of, artichokes.
Where does artichokey come from?
From artichoke + -y.
Words that rhyme with artichokey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of artichokey.
Questions about saying artichokey
How do you pronounce artichokey?
Say ar-tih-CHOH-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑrtɪˈtʃoʊki/. In British English it is /ˌɑːtɪˈtʃəʊki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in artichokey?
Artichokey has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (CHOH). Broken into parts: ar · tih · CHOH · kee.
Is artichokey 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 /ˌɑːtɪˈtʃəʊki/ (ah-tih-CHOH-kee).