How to pronounce artists
Say it like AR-tists. Artists has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- tists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Artists 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.
- tistsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of artists
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-tists.
What does artists mean?
- plural of artist How to pronounce artist
Words that sound like artists
- artist's
Questions about saying artists
How do you pronounce artists?
Say AR-tists. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrtɪsts/. In British English it is /ˈɑːtɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in artists?
Artists has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · tists.
Is artists 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 /ˈɑːtɪsts/ (AH-tists).
What words sound the same as artists?
Artists sounds the same as artist's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.