How to Pronounce Archaea

To pronounce "archaea", say ARCH-aea — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

ARCH-aea

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💡 Tip for remembering “archaea”

"archaea" has 2 syllables: arch-aea. It rhymes with clarkia and parkia, if that helps it stick.

What does archaea mean?

noun

  1. A member of the kingdom Archaea; an archaebacterium.

Synonyms

archaebacterium

Words that rhyme with archaea

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clarkiaparkia

Related words

archeanhalophilichyperthermophilicmethanogenicthermophilicarchaebacteriumarchaeonarchaeome

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "archaea"?▾

"Archaea" has 2 syllables: arch · aea.

What does "archaea" mean?▾

Archaea: A member of the kingdom Archaea; an archaebacterium.

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