How do you pronounce "artery"?

In American English: /ˈɑːrtɝi/ (AHRT-ur-ee). In British English: /ˈɑːtəɹi/ (AHT-uhr-ee). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːrtɝi/ (AHRT-ur-ee). In Australian English: /ˈɑːtəɹi/ (AHT-uhr-ee).

Is "artery" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːrtɝi/ (AHRT-ur-ee), while in British English it's /ˈɑːtəɹi/ (AHT-uhr-ee).

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artery

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/ˈɑːrtɝi/

AHRT-ur-ee

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːrta·ɝrt·iery

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Last updated: 2026-02-12