How to pronounce architects
Say it like AR-kuh-tekts. Architects has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- kuh
- tekts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Architects 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tektsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of architects
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-kih-tekts.
What does architects mean?
- plural of architect How to pronounce architect
- third-person singular simple present indicative of architect How to pronounce architect
Questions about saying architects
How do you pronounce architects?
Say AR-kuh-tekts. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrkəˌtɛkts/. In British English it is /ˈɑːkɪˌtɛkts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in architects?
Architects has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · kuh · tekts.
Is architects 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 /ˈɑːkɪˌtɛkts/ (AH-kih-tekts).