How do you pronounce "artists"?

In American English: /ˈɑːrtɪsts/ (AHRT-ists). In British English: /ˈɑːtɪsts/ (AHT-ists). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːrtɪsts/ (AHRT-ists). In Australian English: /ˈɑːtɪsts/ (AHT-ists).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːrtɪsts/ (AHRT-ists), while in British English it's /ˈɑːtɪsts/ (AHT-ists).

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artists

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/ˈɑːrtɪsts/

AHRT-ists

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːrtart·ɪstsists

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Last updated: 2026-02-12