How to pronounce artistic
Say it like ar-TIS-tik. Artistic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIS).
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- ar
- TIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Artistic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of artistic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ah-TIS-tik.
What does artistic mean?
- relating to or characteristic of art or artists“his artistic background”
- satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities“artistic workmanship”
- aesthetically pleasing“an artistic flower arrangement”
Where does artistic come from?
Borrowed from French artistique, from artiste + -ique.
Words that rhyme with artistic
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Questions about saying artistic
How do you pronounce artistic?
Say ar-TIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ɑrˈtɪstɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɑːˈtɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in artistic?
Artistic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIS). Broken into parts: ar · TIS · tik.
Is artistic 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 /ˌɑːˈtɪstɪk/ (ah-TIS-tik).