How to pronounce architraves
Say it like AR-kuh-trayvz. Architraves has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- kuh
- trayvz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Architraves 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.
- trayvzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of architraves
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-kuh-trayvz.
What does architraves mean?
- plural of architrave How to pronounce architrave
Questions about saying architraves
How do you pronounce architraves?
Say AR-kuh-trayvz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrkəˌtreɪvz/. In British English it is /ˈɑːkəˌtreɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in architraves?
Architraves has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · kuh · trayvz.
Is architraves 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 /ˈɑːkəˌtreɪvz/ (AH-kuh-trayvz).