Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: arthur
IPA transcription: ['ɑɹθɚ]
Pronunciations of arthur
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: Arthur, King_Arthur
    Meaning: a legendary king of the Britons (possibly based on a historical figure in the 6th century but the story has been retold too many times to be sure); said to have led the Knights of the Round Table at Camelot
  • Synonyms: Arthur, Chester_A._Arthur, Chester_Alan_Arthur, President_Arthur
    Meaning: elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
Usage examples
  • 'Well, Arthur?'
  • Arthur did not take it.
  • By whom? said King Arthur.
  • Here's your place, Arthur."
  • "What is it, Arthur?" asked Harry.
  • In King Arthur's court, said Balin.
  • Walter looked at Arthur in surprise.
  • Cope went on with his letter to "Arthur":
  • "My clerks--Roland Yorke and Arthur Channing."
  • "Arthur, you had better be frank and open with me.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, License CC BY-SA 4.0