How to Pronounce Archetypal

To pronounce "archetypal", say ARCH-etyp-al — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

ARCH-etyp-al

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💡 Tip for remembering “archetypal”

"archetypal" has 3 syllables: arch-etyp-al. It rhymes with pipal and typal, if that helps it stick.

What does archetypal mean?

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to an archetype.

Synonyms

archetypicarchetypical

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Words that rhyme with archetypal

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pipaltypaldiscipleheipleseipelsiple

Related words

prototypicalprototypicprototypalfirstquintessentialparadigmatictypicalrepresentative

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "archetypal"?▾

"Archetypal" has 3 syllables: arch · etyp · al.

What does "archetypal" mean?▾

Archetypal: Of or pertaining to an archetype.

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