How to Pronounce "artefact"
word
ˈɑːrtəˌfækt
AR-tuh-fakt
ˈɑːtɪfˌækt
AA-ti-fakt
Definition
An artefact is an object made by humans, often of historical, cultural, or archaeological interest; it can also mean a result or product caused by a particular process.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑːrtəˌfækt
British English
ˈɑːtɪfˌækt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AR-tuh-fakt
UK
AA-ti-fakt
Listen in Context
The museum has a rare artefact from ancient Egypt.
She found an old artefact while digging in her garden.
This artefact is more than 500 years old.
Some scientists worry that the image is just an artefact of the equipment, not a real finding.