How to pronounce archetype
Say it like AR-kih-type. Archetype has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- kih
- type
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Archetype 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.
- typeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of archetype
- 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-type.
What does archetype mean?
- An original model of which all other similar concepts, objects, or persons are merely copied, derivative, emulated, or patterned.
- An ideal example of something; a quintessence.
- A character, object, or story that is based on a known character, object, or story.
- To depict as, model using, or otherwise associate an object or subject with an archetype.
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Questions about saying archetype
How do you pronounce archetype?
Say AR-kih-type. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrkɪtaɪp/. In British English it is /ˈɑːkɪtaɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in archetype?
Archetype has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · kih · type.
Is archetype 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 /ˈɑːkɪtaɪp/ (AH-kih-type).