How to pronounce articulates
Say it like ar-TIK-yuh-luts. Articulates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIK).
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- ar
- TIK
- yuh
- luts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Articulates pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lutsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of articulates
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ah-TIK-yuh-luts.
What does articulates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of articulate How to pronounce articulate
Questions about saying articulates
How do you pronounce articulates?
Say ar-TIK-yuh-luts. The American pronunciation is /ɑrˈtɪkjələts/. In British English it is /ɑːˈtɪkjələts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in articulates?
Articulates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIK). Broken into parts: ar · TIK · yuh · luts.
Is articulates 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 /ɑːˈtɪkjələts/ (ah-TIK-yuh-luts).