How to pronounce archives
Say it like AR-kyvz. Archives has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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US American/ˈɑrˌkaɪvz/AR-kyvz
UK British/ˈɑːˌkaɪvz/AH-kyvz
- AR
- kyvz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Archives 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.
- kyvzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of archives
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-kyvz.
What does archives mean?
noun
- collection of records especially about an institution
Questions about saying archives
How do you pronounce archives?
Say AR-kyvz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrˌkaɪvz/. In British English it is /ˈɑːˌkaɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in archives?
Archives has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · kyvz.
Is archives 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 /ˈɑːˌkaɪvz/ (AH-kyvz).