How to pronounce archfiend
Say it like ARCH-feend. Archfiend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARCH).
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- ARCH
- feend
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Archfiend pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- feendKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of archfiend
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AHCH-feend.
What does archfiend mean?
- A chief fiend (devil, demon or monster).
- A diabolically evil person.
Where does archfiend come from?
From arch- + fiend. Compare German Erzfeind, Dutch aartsvijand.
Questions about saying archfiend
How do you pronounce archfiend?
Say ARCH-feend. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrtʃfind/. In British English it is /ˈɑːtʃfind/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in archfiend?
Archfiend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARCH). Broken into parts: ARCH · feend.
Is archfiend 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 /ˈɑːtʃfind/ (AHCH-feend).