How to pronounce archetypes
Say it like AR-kih-typs. Archetypes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- kih
- typs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Archetypes 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.
- typsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of archetypes
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-kih-typs.
What does archetypes mean?
- plural of archetype How to pronounce archetype
- third-person singular simple present indicative of archetype How to pronounce archetype
Questions about saying archetypes
How do you pronounce archetypes?
Say AR-kih-typs. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrkɪˌtaɪps/. In British English it is /ˈɑːkɪˌtaɪps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in archetypes?
Archetypes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · kih · typs.
Is archetypes 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 /ˈɑːkɪˌtaɪps/ (AH-kih-typs).