How to pronounce archaeology
Say it like ar-kee-AH-luh-jee. Archaeology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH).
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- ar
- kee
- AH
- luh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Archaeology 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.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of archaeology
- 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-kih-OL-uh-jee.
What does archaeology mean?
- the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
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Questions about saying archaeology
How do you pronounce archaeology?
Say ar-kee-AH-luh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑrkiˈɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌɑːkɪˈɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in archaeology?
Archaeology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH). Broken into parts: ar · kee · AH · luh · jee.
Is archaeology 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 /ˌɑːkɪˈɒlədʒi/ (ah-kih-OL-uh-jee).
What words sound the same as archaeology?
Archaeology sounds the same as archeology in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.