How to pronounce archivists
Say it like AR-kuh-vists. Archivists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- kuh
- vists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Archivists 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.
- vistsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of archivists
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-kuh-vists.
What does archivists mean?
- plural of archivist How to pronounce archivist
Questions about saying archivists
How do you pronounce archivists?
Say AR-kuh-vists. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrkəvɪsts/. In British English it is /ˈɑːkəvɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in archivists?
Archivists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · kuh · vists.
Is archivists 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 /ˈɑːkəvɪsts/ (AH-kuh-vists).