How to pronounce archangel
Say it like ar-KAYN-jul. Archangel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAYN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce archangel. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ar
- KAYN
- jul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Archangel 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.
- KAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- julKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of archangel
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ah-KAYN-jul.
What does archangel mean?
- A powerful angel that leads many other angels, but is still loyal to a deity, and often seen as belonging to a particular archangelical rank or order within a greater hierarchy of angels. (Judeo-Christian examples: Gabriel, Michael, Raphael, Uriel).
- Synonym of angelica (“the garden herb”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying archangel
How do you pronounce archangel?
Say ar-KAYN-jul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑrˈkeɪndʒəl/. In British English it is /ˌɑːˈkeɪndʒəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in archangel?
Archangel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAYN). Broken into parts: ar · KAYN · jul.
Is archangel 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 /ˌɑːˈkeɪndʒəl/ (ah-KAYN-jul).