How to pronounce articles
Say it like AR-tuh-kulz. Articles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce articles. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- AR
- tuh
- kulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Articles 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.
- kulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of articles
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-tih-kulz.
What does articles mean?
- plural of article How to pronounce article
- Breeches; coat and waistcoat.
- the period during which a person works as an articled clerk; articling
- third-person singular simple present indicative of article How to pronounce article
Questions about saying articles
How do you pronounce articles?
Say AR-tuh-kulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrtəkəlz/. In British English it is /ˈɑːtɪkəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in articles?
Articles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · tuh · kulz.
Is articles 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 /ˈɑːtɪkəlz/ (AH-tih-kulz).