How to pronounce artisanal
Say it like AR-tuh-zuh-nul. Artisanal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- tuh
- zuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Artisanal 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.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of artisanal
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ah-TIZ-uh-nul.
What does artisanal mean?
- Of or pertaining to artisans or the work of artisans.
- Involving skilled work, with comparatively little reliance on machinery.
- Made by an artisan (skilled worker).
Where does artisanal come from?
From artisan + -al.
Questions about saying artisanal
How do you pronounce artisanal?
Say AR-tuh-zuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrtəzənəl/. In British English it is /ɑːˈtɪzənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in artisanal?
Artisanal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · tuh · zuh · nul.
Is artisanal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /ɑːˈtɪzənəl/ (ah-TIZ-uh-nul).