How to pronounce archeology
Say it like ar-kee-OL-uh-jee. Archeology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OL).
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- ar
- kee
- OL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Archeology 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.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of archeology
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ah-kee-OL-uh-jee.
What does archeology mean?
- Uncommon spelling of archaeology.
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Questions about saying archeology
How do you pronounce archeology?
Say ar-kee-OL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑrkiˈɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌɑːkiːˈɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in archeology?
Archeology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OL). Broken into parts: ar · kee · OL · uh · jee.
Is archeology 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 /ˌɑːkiːˈɒlədʒi/ (ah-kee-OL-uh-jee).
What words sound the same as archeology?
Archeology sounds the same as archaeology in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.