How to Pronounce Archipelago

To pronounce "archipelago", say arch-ip-EL-ag-o — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌɑɹkəˈpɛɫəˌɡoʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˌɑɹkəˈpɛɫəˌɡoʊ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ˌɑːkɪpɪlˈeɪɡəʊ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “archipelago”

Break "archipelago" into 5 beats and lean on "EL" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.

What does archipelago mean?

noun

(collective) A group of islands.
(by extension) Something scattered around like an archipelago.
“The Gulag Archipelago”

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Words that rhyme with archipelago

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "archipelago"?▾

"Archipelago" has 5 syllables: arch · ip · el · ag · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "archipelago"?▾

The IPA transcription of "archipelago" is /ˌɑɹkəˈpɛɫəˌɡoʊ/.

What does "archipelago" mean?▾

Archipelago: (collective) A group of islands.

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