How to pronounce archer
Say it like AR-cher. Archer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Archer 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.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of archer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-chuh.
What does archer mean?
- a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
- (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Sagittarius
- the ninth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about November 22 to December 21
Where does archer come from?
from Middle English archer, archere, from Old French archier, from Vulgar Latin *arcārius, alteration of arcuārius, from Latin arcus (“bow”).
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Words that rhyme with archer
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Questions about saying archer
How do you pronounce archer?
Say AR-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrtʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɑːtʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in archer?
Archer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · cher.
Is archer 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 /ˈɑːtʃə/ (AH-chuh).