How to pronounce Archie
Say it like AR-chee. Archie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- chee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Archie 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.
- cheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Archie
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-chee.
What does Archie mean?
- Anti-aircraft artillery.
- A piece of anti-aircraft ordnance.
- An Acorn Archimedes computer.
Words that rhyme with Archie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Archie.
Questions about saying Archie
How do you pronounce Archie?
Say AR-chee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrtʃi/. In British English it is /ˈɑːtʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Archie?
Archie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · chee.
Is Archie 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 /ˈɑːtʃi/ (AH-chee).