How to Pronounce Artery

To pronounce "artery", say ART-ery — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɑː.tə.ɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɑː.tə.ɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “artery”

"artery" has 2 syllables: art-ery. It rhymes with martyry, if that helps it stick.

What does artery mean?

noun

  1. An efferent blood vessel from the heart, conveying blood away from the heart regardless of oxygenation status; see pulmonary artery.
  2. A major transit corridor.

Words that rhyme with artery

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

martyry

Related words

arteriaaortaarterialvascularbloodvalveaxisroute

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "artery"?▾

"Artery" has 2 syllables: art · ery.

What is the IPA transcription of "artery"?▾

The IPA transcription of "artery" is /ˈɑː.tə.ɹi/.

What does "artery" mean?▾

Artery: An efferent blood vessel from the heart, conveying blood away from the heart regardless of oxygenation status; see pulmonary artery.

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