How to pronounce archaeologist
Say it like ar-kee-AH-luh-jist. Archaeologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH).
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- ar
- kee
- AH
- luh
- jist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Archaeologist 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.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of archaeologist
- 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-kee-OL-uh-jist.
What does archaeologist mean?
- Someone who studies or practises archaeology.
Where does archaeologist come from?
From archaeolog(y) + -ist.
Words that rhyme with archaeologist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of archaeologist.
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Questions about saying archaeologist
How do you pronounce archaeologist?
Say ar-kee-AH-luh-jist. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑrkiˈɑlədʒɪst/. In British English it is /ˌɑːkiˈɒlədʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in archaeologist?
Archaeologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH). Broken into parts: ar · kee · AH · luh · jist.
Is archaeologist 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 /ˌɑːkiˈɒlədʒɪst/ (ah-kee-OL-uh-jist).