How to pronounce archegete
Say it like AR-kuh-jeet. Archegete has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- kuh
- jeet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Archegete 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeetKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of archegete
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-kih-jeet.
What does archegete mean?
- The founder, progenitor, originator of a group, tradition, or institution.
Questions about saying archegete
How do you pronounce archegete?
Say AR-kuh-jeet. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrkədʒit/. In British English it is /ˈɑːkɪdʒiːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in archegete?
Archegete has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · kuh · jeet.
Is archegete 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 /ˈɑːkɪdʒiːt/ (AH-kih-jeet).