How to pronounce Artois
Say it like ar-TWO. Artois has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TWO).
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- ar
- TWO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Artois 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.
- TWOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Artois
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ah-TWAH.
What does Artois mean?
- A geographic region and former administrative region of France; since 2016, part of the region of Hauts-de-France.
Where does Artois come from?
Inherited from Middle English Artoys, from Middle French Artois, Artoys, from Old French Arteis, from Latin Atrebatēs; the modern pronunciation has been readjusted after modern French Artois.
Words that rhyme with Artois
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Questions about saying Artois
How do you pronounce Artois?
Say ar-TWO. The American pronunciation is /ɑrˈtwɑ/. In British English it is /ɑːˈtwɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Artois?
Artois has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TWO). Broken into parts: ar · TWO.
Is Artois 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 /ɑːˈtwɑː/ (ah-TWAH).