How to pronounce architectures
Say it like AR-kuh-tek-cherz. Architectures has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- kuh
- tek
- cherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Architectures 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.
- tekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- cherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of architectures
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-kuh-tek-chuz.
What does architectures mean?
- plural of architecture How to pronounce architecture
Questions about saying architectures
How do you pronounce architectures?
Say AR-kuh-tek-cherz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrkəˌtɛktʃɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɑːkəˌtɛktʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in architectures?
Architectures has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · kuh · tek · cherz.
Is architectures 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 /ˈɑːkəˌtɛktʃəz/ (AH-kuh-tek-chuz).