How to Pronounce “Stella Artois”
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- American (US)
- /ˈstelə ɑːrˈtwɑː/
- British (UK)
- /ˈstelə ɑːˈtwɑː/
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “Stella Artois” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˈstelə ɑːrˈtwɑː/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ˈstelə ɑːrˈtwɑː/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce "Stella Artois" in American vs British English?
American English: /ˈstelə ɑːrˈtwɑː/. British English: /ˈstelə ɑːˈtwɑː/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.
What is the IPA transcription of "Stella Artois"?
/ˈstelə ɑːrˈtwɑː/ in American English, /ˈstelə ɑːˈtwɑː/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "Stella Artois"?
“Stella Artois” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˈstelə ɑːrˈtwɑː/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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