How to pronounce archivist
Say it like AR-kuh-vist. Archivist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- kuh
- vist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Archivist 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.
- vistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of archivist
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-kuh-vist.
What does archivist mean?
- One who is in charge of, or performs the task of creating, collecting, cataloguing and organizing archives.“The billionaire’s will established a trust to create a staff of archivists that would chronicle and preserve his rise to prominence.”
Where does archivist come from?
From archive + -ist.
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Questions about saying archivist
How do you pronounce archivist?
Say AR-kuh-vist. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrkəvɪst/. In British English it is /ˈɑːkəvɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in archivist?
Archivist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · kuh · vist.
Is archivist 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 /ˈɑːkəvɪst/ (AH-kuh-vist).