How to pronounce archaism
Say it like AR-kee-iz-um. Archaism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- kee
- iz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Archaism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- izGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of archaism
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-kay-ih-zum.
What does archaism mean?
- The adoption or imitation of archaic words or style.
- An archaic word, style, etc.“In this text, the word "methinks" appears to be a deliberate archaism.”
Questions about saying archaism
How do you pronounce archaism?
Say AR-kee-iz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrkiˌɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈɑːkeɪɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in archaism?
Archaism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · kee · iz · um.
Is archaism 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 /ˈɑːkeɪɪzəm/ (AH-kay-ih-zum).