How to pronounce archvillain
Say it like arch-VIL-un. Archvillain has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIL).
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- arch
- VIL
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Archvillain pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- archGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- VILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of archvillain
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ahch-VIL-un.
What does archvillain mean?
- A supreme villain; the most evil or powerful villain.
Where does archvillain come from?
From arch- (“chief, most extreme”) + villain.
Words that rhyme with archvillain
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of archvillain.
Questions about saying archvillain
How do you pronounce archvillain?
Say arch-VIL-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑrtʃˈvɪlən/. In British English it is /ˌɑːtʃˈvɪlən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in archvillain?
Archvillain has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIL). Broken into parts: arch · VIL · un.
Is archvillain 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 /ˌɑːtʃˈvɪlən/ (ahch-VIL-un).