How to pronounce artist
Say it like AR-tust. Artist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- tust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Artist 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.
- tustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of artist
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-tist.
What does artist mean?
- a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
Where does artist come from?
From French artiste, from Late Latin artista, from ars (“art”).
Questions about saying artist
How do you pronounce artist?
Say AR-tust. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrtəst/. In British English it is /ˈɑːtɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in artist?
Artist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · tust.
Is artist 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 /ˈɑːtɪst/ (AH-tist).