How to pronounce arched
Say it like ARCHT. Arched is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/ɑrtʃt/ARCHT
UK British/ɑːtʃt/AHCHT
- ARCHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arched pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARCHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of arched
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AHCHT.
What does arched mean?
adjective
- Curved.“His arched back ached from the constant strain.”
- simple past and past participle of arch How to pronounce arch“He arched his back into a half-moon curve trying to get the stiffness out.”
Questions about saying arched
How do you pronounce arched?
Say ARCHT. The American pronunciation is /ɑrtʃt/. In British English it is /ɑːtʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arched?
Arched is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ARCHT.
Is arched 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 /ɑːtʃt/ (AHCHT).