How to pronounce archy
Say it like AR-chee. Archy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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US American/ˈɑrtʃi/AR-chee
UK British/ˈɑːtʃi/AH-chee
- AR
- chee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Archy 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.
- cheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of archy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-chee.
What does archy mean?
adjective
- Resembling an arch; having arches; arched; arching
Where does archy come from?
From arch + -y.
Questions about saying archy
How do you pronounce archy?
Say AR-chee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrtʃi/. In British English it is /ˈɑːtʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in archy?
Archy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · chee.
Is archy 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 /ˈɑːtʃi/ (AH-chee).