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How to pronounce artistry

Say it like AR-tih-stree. Artistry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).

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US American/ˈɑrtɪstri/AR-tih-stree
UK British/ˈɑːtɪstri/AH-tih-stree
  • AR
  • tih
  • stree
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Artistry pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
  2. tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  3. streeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.

American vs British pronunciation of artistry

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: AH-tih-stree.

What does artistry mean?

noun
  1. Significant artistic skill.

Where does artistry come from?

From artist + -ry.

Similar and opposite words

Similar meaning

Questions about saying artistry

How do you pronounce artistry?

Say AR-tih-stree. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrtɪstri/. In British English it is /ˈɑːtɪstri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in artistry?

Artistry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · tih · stree.

Is artistry 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 /ˈɑːtɪstri/ (AH-tih-stree).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).