How to pronounce artisan
Say it like AR-tuh-zun. Artisan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- tuh
- zun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Artisan 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.
- zunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of artisan
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-tih-zan.
What does artisan mean?
- A skilled manual worker who uses tools and machinery in a particular craft.
- A person who displays great dexterity.
- Artisanal.
Where does artisan come from?
Borrowed from Middle French artisan, from Vulgar Latin *artītiānus, from Latin artītus (“skilled”), past participle of artiō (“to instruct in arts”), from ars (“art, skill”).
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Questions about saying artisan
How do you pronounce artisan?
Say AR-tuh-zun. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrtəzən/. In British English it is /ˈɑːtɪzæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in artisan?
Artisan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · tuh · zun.
Is artisan 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 /ˈɑːtɪzæn/ (AH-tih-zan).