How to pronounce artifacts
Say it like AR-tuh-fakts. Artifacts has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- tuh
- fakts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Artifacts 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.
- faktsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of artifacts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: AH-tuh-fakts.
What does artifacts mean?
- plural of artifact How to pronounce artifact
Questions about saying artifacts
How do you pronounce artifacts?
Say AR-tuh-fakts. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrtəˌfækts/. In British English it is /ˈɑːtəˌfækts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in artifacts?
Artifacts has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · tuh · fakts.
Is artifacts 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 /ˈɑːtəˌfækts/ (AH-tuh-fakts).