How to pronounce artificially
Say it like ar-tuh-FISH-uh-lee. Artificially has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FISH).
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- ar
- tuh
- FISH
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Artificially pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of artificially
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ah-tuh-FISH-uh-lee.
What does artificially mean?
- In an artificial manner.“The actor spoke his lines artificially, with too much intonation.”
- By or because of human effort.“The chocolate was flavored artificially.”
Where does artificially come from?
From artificial + -ly.
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Questions about saying artificially
How do you pronounce artificially?
Say ar-tuh-FISH-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑrtəˈfɪʃəli/. In British English it is /ˌɑːtəˈfɪʃəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in artificially?
Artificially has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FISH). Broken into parts: ar · tuh · FISH · uh · lee.
Is artificially 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 /ˌɑːtəˈfɪʃəli/ (ah-tuh-FISH-uh-lee).