How to pronounce archived
Say it like AR-kyvd. Archived has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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US American/ˈɑrˌkaɪvd/AR-kyvd
UK British/ˈɑːˌkaɪvd/AH-kyvd
- AR
- kyvd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Archived 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.
- kyvdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of archived
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-kyvd.
What does archived mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of archive How to pronounce archive
- Having been placed into an archive.
Questions about saying archived
How do you pronounce archived?
Say AR-kyvd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrˌkaɪvd/. In British English it is /ˈɑːˌkaɪvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in archived?
Archived has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · kyvd.
Is archived 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 /ˈɑːˌkaɪvd/ (AH-kyvd).