How to pronounce artifice
Say it like AR-tuh-fis. Artifice has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- tuh
- fis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Artifice 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.
- fisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of artifice
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-tuh-fis.
What does artifice mean?
- Crafty deception.
- A trick played out as an ingenious, but artful, ruse.
- A strategic maneuver that uses some clever means to avoid detection or capture.
- To construct by means of skill or specialized art
Where does artifice come from?
From Middle French artifice, from Latin artificium.
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Questions about saying artifice
How do you pronounce artifice?
Say AR-tuh-fis. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrtəfɪs/. In British English it is /ˈɑːtəfɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in artifice?
Artifice has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · tuh · fis.
Is artifice 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 /ˈɑːtəfɪs/ (AH-tuh-fis).