How to pronounce architrave
Say it like AR-kuh-trayv. Architrave has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- kuh
- trayv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Architrave 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.
- trayvGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of architrave
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-kuh-trayv.
What does architrave mean?
- The lowest part of an entablature; rests on the capitals of the columns.
- The moldings (or other elements) framing a door, window or other rectangular opening.
Where does architrave come from?
First attested 1563, borrowed from Italian architrave, from archi- (“main”) + trave (“beam”).
Questions about saying architrave
How do you pronounce architrave?
Say AR-kuh-trayv. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrkəˌtreɪv/. In British English it is /ˈɑːkəˌtreɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in architrave?
Architrave has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · kuh · trayv.
Is architrave 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 /ˈɑːkəˌtreɪv/ (AH-kuh-trayv).