How to pronounce archegetic
Say it like ar-kuh-JED-ik. Archegetic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JED).
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- ar
- kuh
- JED
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Archegetic 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of archegetic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ah-kih-JET-ik.
What does archegetic mean?
- Of or relating to an archegete.
Words that rhyme with archegetic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of archegetic.
Questions about saying archegetic
How do you pronounce archegetic?
Say ar-kuh-JED-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑrkəˈdʒɛdɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɑːkɪˈdʒɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in archegetic?
Archegetic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JED). Broken into parts: ar · kuh · JED · ik.
Is archegetic 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 /ˌɑːkɪˈdʒɛtɪk/ (ah-kih-JET-ik).