How to pronounce archfoe
Say it like ARCH-foh. Archfoe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARCH).
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- ARCH
- foh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Archfoe 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.
- fohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of archfoe
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AHCH-foh.
What does archfoe mean?
- archenemy
Where does archfoe come from?
From arch- + foe.
Questions about saying archfoe
How do you pronounce archfoe?
Say ARCH-foh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrtʃˌfoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɑːtʃˌfəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in archfoe?
Archfoe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARCH). Broken into parts: ARCH · foh.
Is archfoe 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 /ˈɑːtʃˌfəʊ/ (AHCH-foh).