How to pronounce archery
Say it like AR-chuh-ree. Archery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- chuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Archery 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.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of archery
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-chuh-ree.
What does archery mean?
- The practice or sport of shooting arrows with a bow.
- A group of archers.
Where does archery come from?
From Middle English archerie, from Old French archerie, from archier (“archer”).
Questions about saying archery
How do you pronounce archery?
Say AR-chuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrtʃəri/. In British English it is /ˈɑːtʃəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in archery?
Archery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · chuh · ree.
Is archery 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 /ˈɑːtʃəri/ (AH-chuh-ree).