How to pronounce arty
Say it like AR-tee. Arty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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US American/ˈɑrti/AR-tee
UK British/ˈɑːti/AH-tee
- AR
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arty 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of arty
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-tee.
What does arty mean?
adjective
- Inclined towards the arts.
- Artillery.
- An artillery crew member.
Where does arty come from?
From art + -y.
Questions about saying arty
How do you pronounce arty?
Say AR-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrti/. In British English it is /ˈɑːti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arty?
Arty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · tee.
Is arty 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 /ˈɑːti/ (AH-tee).