How to Pronounce Archaic

To pronounce "archaic", say ARCH-aic — 2 syllables, IPA /ɑː.ˈkeɪ.ɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ɑː.ˈkeɪ.ɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “archaic”

"archaic" has 2 syllables: arch-aic. It rhymes with prosaic and formulaic, if that helps it stick.

What does archaic mean?

noun

  1. (usually capitalized) A general term for the prehistoric period intermediate between the earliest period (‘Paleo-Indian’, ‘Paleo-American’, ‘American‐paleolithic’, &c.) of human presence in the Western Hemisphere, and the most recent prehistoric period (‘Woodland’, etc.).
  2. (paleoanthropology) (A member of) an archaic variety of Homo sapiens.

adjective

  1. Of or characterized by antiquity; old-fashioned, quaint, antiquated.
  2. (of words) No longer in ordinary use, though still used occasionally to give a sense of antiquity.

Synonyms

datedobsoleteold fashioned

Words that rhyme with archaic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

prosaicformulaicdeltaicphotovoltaiccraicalgebraicdeoxyribonucleicribonucleicnucleicaltaicbayukdayak

Related words

antediluvianoldantiquatedprimitiveearlypaleoindianantiqueancient

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "archaic"?▾

"Archaic" has 2 syllables: arch · aic.

What is the IPA transcription of "archaic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "archaic" is /ɑː.ˈkeɪ.ɪk/.

What does "archaic" mean?▾

Archaic: (usually capitalized) A general term for the prehistoric period intermediate between the earliest period (‘Paleo-Indian’, ‘Paleo-American’, ‘American‐paleolithic’, &c.) of human presence in the Western Hemisphere, and the most recent prehistoric period (‘Woodland’, etc.).

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