How to pronounce archaeologize
Say it like ar-kee-AH-luh-jyze. Archaeologize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH).
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- ar
- kee
- AH
- luh
- jyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Archaeologize 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.
- jyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of archaeologize
- 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-jyze.
What does archaeologize mean?
- To treat archaeologically; to explore by means of archaeology.
- To study or practise archaeology.
Where does archaeologize come from?
From archaeology + -ize.
Words that rhyme with archaeologize
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Questions about saying archaeologize
How do you pronounce archaeologize?
Say ar-kee-AH-luh-jyze. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑrkiˈɑlədʒaɪz/. In British English it is /ˌɑːkiːˈɒlədʒaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in archaeologize?
Archaeologize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH). Broken into parts: ar · kee · AH · luh · jyze.
Is archaeologize 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 /ˌɑːkiːˈɒlədʒaɪz/ (ah-kee-OL-uh-jyze).