How do you pronounce "artist"?

In American English: /ˈɑːrtəst/ (AHRT-uhst). In British English: /ˈɑːtɪst/ (AHT-ist). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːrtəst/ (AHRT-uhst). In Australian English: /ˈɑːtɪst/ (AHT-ist).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːrtəst/ (AHRT-uhst), while in British English it's /ˈɑːtɪst/ (AHT-ist).

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artist

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/ˈɑːrtəst/

AHRT-uhst

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːrtart·əstist

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