How to pronounce archaeological
Say it like ar-kee-uh-LAH-jih-kul. Archaeological has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAH).
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- ar
- kee
- uh
- LAH
- jih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Archaeological pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of archaeological
- American English uses 6 syllables and British English 5.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ah-keer-LOJ-ih-kul.
What does archaeological mean?
- related to or dealing with or devoted to archaeology“an archaeological dig”“a dramatic archaeological discovery”
Where does archaeological come from?
From archaeology + -ical.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with archaeological
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of archaeological.
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Words that sound like archaeological
Questions about saying archaeological
How do you pronounce archaeological?
Say ar-kee-uh-LAH-jih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑrkiəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌɑːkɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in archaeological?
Archaeological has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAH). Broken into parts: ar · kee · uh · LAH · jih · kul.
Is archaeological pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 6 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /ˌɑːkɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ (ah-keer-LOJ-ih-kul).
What words sound the same as archaeological?
Archaeological sounds the same as archeological in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.