How to pronounce arts
Say it like ARTS. Arts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/ɑrts/ARTS
UK British/ɑːts/AHTS
- ARTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arts pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of arts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AHTS.
What does arts mean?
noun
- studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)“the college of arts and sciences”
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Questions about saying arts
How do you pronounce arts?
Say ARTS. The American pronunciation is /ɑrts/. In British English it is /ɑːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arts?
Arts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ARTS.
Is arts 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 /ɑːts/ (AHTS).