How to pronounce archetypal
Say it like AR-kih-ty-pul. Archetypal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- kih
- ty
- pul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Archetypal 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.
- kihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- pulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of archetypal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AH-kih-ty-pul.
What does archetypal mean?
- Of or pertaining to an archetype.
Where does archetypal come from?
From archetype + -al.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying archetypal
How do you pronounce archetypal?
Say AR-kih-ty-pul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrkɪtaɪpəl/. In British English it is /ˈɑːkɪtaɪpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in archetypal?
Archetypal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · kih · ty · pul.
Is archetypal 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 /ˈɑːkɪtaɪpəl/ (AH-kih-ty-pul).