How to Pronounce Archangel

To pronounce "archangel", say ARCH-ang-el — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɑː(ɹ)kˌeɪn.dʒəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈɑː(ɹ)kˌeɪn.dʒəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “archangel”

"archangel" has 3 syllables: arch-ang-el. It rhymes with angel and angell, if that helps it stick.

What does archangel mean?

noun

  1. A powerful angel that leads many other angels, but is still loyal to a deity, and often seen as belonging to a particular archangelical rank or order within a greater hierarchy of angels. (Judeo-Christian examples: Gabriel, Michael, Raphael, Uriel).

Words that rhyme with archangel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

angelangell

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "archangel"?▾

"Archangel" has 3 syllables: arch · ang · el.

What is the IPA transcription of "archangel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "archangel" is /ˈɑː(ɹ)kˌeɪn.dʒəl/.

What does "archangel" mean?▾

Archangel: A powerful angel that leads many other angels, but is still loyal to a deity, and often seen as belonging to a particular archangelical rank or order within a greater hierarchy of angels. (Judeo-Christian examples: Gabriel, Michael, Raphael, Uriel).

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