English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Arthur Pronunciation
Arthur is pronounced AHR-ther, IPA /ˈɑrθɝ/.
AHR-ther
US /ˈɑrθɝ/
Syllables: AHR · ther (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun (proper): A male given name, best known from the legendary British king.
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Arthur in a Sentence
- Arthur was named after his grandfather.
- The stories about King Arthur were written down centuries later.
- Arthur still walks to the shop every morning.
Common Mispronunciations of Arthur
Not AHR-tur
The th is the airy one from thin, made by letting air pass over the tongue tip rather than stopping it with a t.
Not ahr-THUR
Carry the force on the first part, and the name fades out on ther.
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