How to pronounce archive
Say it like AR-kyve. Archive has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- kyve
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Archive 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.
- kyveGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of archive
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-kyve.
What does archive mean?
- a depository containing historical records and documents
- put into an archive
Where does archive come from?
The verb is derived from the noun.
Questions about saying archive
How do you pronounce archive?
Say AR-kyve. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrˌkaɪv/. In British English it is /ˈɑːˌkaɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in archive?
Archive has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · kyve.
Is archive 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 /ˈɑːˌkaɪv/ (AH-kyve).