How to Pronounce Articles

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

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɑːtɪkəlz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “articles”

"articles" has 3 syllables: art-icl-es. It rhymes with particles, if that helps it stick.

What does articles mean?

noun

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

    “a sales article”

verb

  1. To bind by articles of apprenticeship.

    “to article an apprentice to a mechanic”

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

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Words that rhyme with articles

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particles

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "articles"?▾

"Articles" has 3 syllables: art · icl · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "articles"?▾

The IPA transcription of "articles" is /ˈɑːtɪkəlz/.

What does "articles" mean?▾

Articles: 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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