How do you pronounce "artificial"?

In American English: /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/ (ahrt-uh-FISH-uhl). In British English: /ˌɑːtɪfˈɪʃəl/ (aht-if-ISH-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/ (ahrt-uh-FISH-uhl). In Australian English: /ˌɑːtɪfˈɪʃəl/ (aht-if-ISH-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/ (ahrt-uh-FISH-uhl), while in British English it's /ˌɑːtɪfˈɪʃəl/ (aht-if-ISH-uhl).

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/ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/

ahrt-uh-FISH-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːrtar·əti·fɪʃfi·əlcial

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Last updated: 2026-02-12