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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3

Syllables

7

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.

What does article mean?

noun

  1. A piece of nonfiction writing such as a story, report, opinion piece, or entry in a newspaper, magazine, journal, encyclopedia, etc.
  2. An object, a member of a group or class.

verb

  1. To bind by articles of apprenticeship.
  2. To accuse or charge by an exhibition of articles or accusations.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you 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.

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 nonfiction writing such as a story, report, opinion piece, or entry in a newspaper, magazine, journal, encyclopedia, etc.

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