How to pronounce archaea
Say it like ar-KEE-uh. Archaea has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE).
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- ar
- KEE
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Archaea pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of archaea
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ah-KEE-uh.
What does archaea mean?
- plural of archaeon
Words that rhyme with archaea
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of archaea.
Questions about saying archaea
How do you pronounce archaea?
Say ar-KEE-uh. The American pronunciation is /ɑrˈkiə/. In British English it is /ɑːˈkiːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in archaea?
Archaea has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE). Broken into parts: ar · KEE · uh.
Is archaea pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɑːˈkiːə/ (ah-KEE-uh).