How to Pronounce Archetype

To pronounce "archetype", say ARCH-etyp-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɑːkɪtaɪp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈɑːkɪtaɪp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “archetype”

"archetype" has 3 syllables: arch-etyp-e. It rhymes with gripe and snipe, if that helps it stick.

What does archetype mean?

noun

  1. An original model of which all other similar concepts, objects, or persons are merely copied, derivative, emulated, or patterned; a prototype.
  2. An ideal example of something; a quintessence.

verb

  1. To depict as, model using, or otherwise associate an object or subject with an archetype.

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Words that rhyme with archetype

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gripesnipeprototypetyperipewipepipestereotypehypestripeswipeslype

Related words

originalpilotepitomemodelprototypeexemplarparadigmstereotype

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "archetype"?▾

"Archetype" has 3 syllables: arch · etyp · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "archetype"?▾

The IPA transcription of "archetype" is /ˈɑːkɪtaɪp/.

What does "archetype" mean?▾

Archetype: An original model of which all other similar concepts, objects, or persons are merely copied, derivative, emulated, or patterned; a prototype.

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