How to Pronounce Arterial

To pronounce "arterial", say ART-er-ial — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

ART-er-ial

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💡 Tip for remembering “arterial”

"arterial" has 3 syllables: art-er-ial. It rhymes with ethereal and immaterial, if that helps it stick.

What does arterial mean?

noun

  1. A through road.

    “Arterial ends here.”

adjective

  1. Of or relating to an artery.
  2. (of a route, road or street) Major, important.

Words that rhyme with arterial

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

etherealimmaterialvenerealmaterialantibacterialbacterialmanagerialbiomaterial

Related words

arteryatrialfemoralbloodventpressuretrunkingtake-off

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "arterial"?▾

"Arterial" has 3 syllables: art · er · ial.

What does "arterial" mean?▾

Arterial: A through road.

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