How to Pronounce Art

To pronounce "art", say ART — one syllable, IPA /ɑːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ɑːt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “art”

"art" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with impart and tart, if that helps it stick.

What does art mean?

noun

  1. The conscious production or arrangement of sounds, colours, forms, movements, or other elements in a manner that affects the senses and emotions, usually specifically the production of the beautiful in a graphic or plastic medium.

    “There is a debate as to whether graffiti is art or vandalism.”

  2. The creative and emotional expression of mental imagery, such as visual, auditory, social, etc.

Synonyms

craft

Antonyms

mundacitynaturesubsistence

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Words that rhyme with art

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imparttartpartdartsmartstartsweetheartheartdepartapartcounterpartcart

Related words

artistryartworkgraphicsprowessartistic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "art"?▾

"Art" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "art"?▾

The IPA transcription of "art" is /ɑːt/.

What does "art" mean?▾

Art: The conscious production or arrangement of sounds, colours, forms, movements, or other elements in a manner that affects the senses and emotions, usually specifically the production of the beautiful in a graphic or plastic medium.

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