How to Pronounce Article

To pronounce "article", say ART-icl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɑɹtəkəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈɑɹtəkəɫ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ˈɑːtɪkəl/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “article”

Break "article" into 3 beats and lean on "ART" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with particle, if that helps it stick.

What does article mean?

noun

A piece of nonfictional writing such as a story, report, opinion piece, or entry in a newspaper, magazine, journal, dictionary, encyclopedia, etc.
An object, a member of a group or class.
“a sales article”

verb

To bind by articles of apprenticeship.
“to article an apprentice to a mechanic”
To accuse or charge by an exhibition of articles or accusations.

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Words that rhyme with article

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

particle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "article"?▾

"Article" has 3 syllables: art · icl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "article"?▾

The IPA transcription of "article" is /ˈɑɹtəkəɫ/.

What does "article" mean?▾

Article: A piece of nonfictional writing such as a story, report, opinion piece, or entry in a newspaper, magazine, journal, dictionary, encyclopedia, etc.

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