How To Pronounce Arthur
Arthur
In British English, Arthur is pronounced /ˈɑː.θə/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈɑːʴ.θəʴ]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈɑːr.θɚ/.
Arthur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Arthur has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About Arthur
How do you pronounce Arthur in British English?
In British English, Arthur is pronounced /ˈɑː.θə/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈɑːʴ.θəʴ].
How do you pronounce Arthur in American English?
In American English, Arthur is pronounced /ˈɑːr.θɚ/.
How many syllables are in Arthur?
Arthur has two syllables, /ɑː/ + /θə/.
Where is the stress in Arthur?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /ɑː/.
Do British and American English pronounce Arthur the same way?
No. British English has /ˈɑː.θə/ and American English has /ˈɑːr.θɚ/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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