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How to pronounce artsy

Say it like ART-see. Artsy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ART).

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US American/ˈɑrtsi/ART-see
UK British/ˈɑːtsi/AHT-see
  • ART
  • see
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Artsy pronunciation, sound by sound

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

  1. ARTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
  2. seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.

American vs British pronunciation of artsy

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

British respelling: AHT-see.

What does artsy mean?

adjective
  1. Alternative form of arty.
noun
  1. Alternative form of artsie.

Where does artsy come from?

From arts + -y.

Questions about saying artsy

How do you pronounce artsy?

Say ART-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrtsi/. In British English it is /ˈɑːtsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in artsy?

Artsy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ART). Broken into parts: ART · see.

Is artsy 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 /ˈɑːtsi/ (AHT-see).

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