To pronounce "architect", say ARCH-it-ect — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɑɹkəˌtɛkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɑɹkəˌtɛkt/
🇺🇸 IPA (US)
/ˈɑːkɪtˌɛkt/
🇬🇧 IPA (UK)
Break "architect" into 3 beats and lean on "ARCH" — that's the stressed one.
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To pronounce "architect", say ARCH-it-ect — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɑɹkəˌtɛkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
"Architect" has 3 syllables: arch · it · ect.
The IPA transcription of "architect" is /ˈɑɹkəˌtɛkt/.
Architect: A professional who designs buildings or other structures, or who prepares plans and superintends construction.
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