How to pronounce architeuthis
Say it like ar-kih-TOO-this. Architeuthis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOO).
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- ar
- kih
- TOO
- this
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Architeuthis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- thisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of architeuthis
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: ah-kih-TYOO-this.
What does architeuthis mean?
- A giant squid (genus Architeuthis).
Where does architeuthis come from?
From the genus name.
Questions about saying architeuthis
How do you pronounce architeuthis?
Say ar-kih-TOO-this. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑrkɪˈtuθɪs/. In British English it is /ˌɑːkɪˈtjuːθɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in architeuthis?
Architeuthis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOO). Broken into parts: ar · kih · TOO · this.
Is architeuthis 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 /ˌɑːkɪˈtjuːθɪs/ (ah-kih-TYOO-this).