How to pronounce archchief
Say it like ARCH-cheef. Archchief has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARCH).
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- ARCH
- cheef
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Archchief pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- cheefKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of archchief
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AHCH-cheef.
What does archchief mean?
- A supreme, primary leader of any organization.
Where does archchief come from?
From arch- + chief.
Questions about saying archchief
How do you pronounce archchief?
Say ARCH-cheef. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrtʃtʃif/. In British English it is /ˈɑːtʃtʃif/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in archchief?
Archchief has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARCH). Broken into parts: ARCH · cheef.
Is archchief 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 /ˈɑːtʃtʃif/ (AHCH-cheef).