How to pronounce archeopteryx
Say it like ah-kee-OP-tuh-riks. Archeopteryx has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OP).
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- ah
- kee
- OP
- tuh
- riks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Archeopteryx pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- riksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of archeopteryx
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ar-kee-OP-tuh-riks.
What does archeopteryx mean?
- A specimen of the species Archaeopteryx lithographica, being the earliest and most primitive known bird, representing a transition in the evolution of dinosaurs to birds.
Questions about saying archeopteryx
How do you pronounce archeopteryx?
Say ah-kee-OP-tuh-riks. The American pronunciation is /ɑkiˈɑptərɪks/. In British English it is /ɑrkiˈɒptərɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in archeopteryx?
Archeopteryx has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OP). Broken into parts: ah · kee · OP · tuh · riks.
Is archeopteryx pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɑrkiˈɒptərɪks/ (ar-kee-OP-tuh-riks).