How to pronounce article
Say it like AR-tuh-kul. Article has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- tuh
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Article 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.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of article
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-tih-kul.
What does article mean?
- nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
- one of a class of artifacts“an article of clothing”
- a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will)
- bind by a contract; especially for a training period
Where does article come from?
From Middle English article, from Old French article, from Latin articulus (“a joint, limb, member, part, division, the article in grammar, a point of time”), from Latin artus, from Proto-Indo-European *h₂értus (“that which is fit together;
Questions about saying article
How do you pronounce article?
Say AR-tuh-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrtəkəl/. In British English it is /ˈɑːtɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in article?
Article has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · tuh · kul.
Is article 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 /ˈɑːtɪkəl/ (AH-tih-kul).