How to Pronounce Architect

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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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈɑɹkəˌtɛkt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ˈɑːkɪtˌɛkt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “architect

Break "architect" into 3 beats and lean on "ARCH" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with aspect and subject, if that helps it stick.

What does architect mean?

noun

  1. A professional who designs buildings or other structures, or who prepares plans and superintends construction.

    Plato made the causes of things to be matter, ideas, and an efficient architect.

  2. A person who plans, devises or contrives the achievement of a desired result.

    Peisistratus was the first architect of the Iliad and the Odyssey.

verb

  1. To design, plan, or orchestrate.

    He architected the military coup against the government.

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Words that rhyme with architect

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "architect"?

"Architect" has 3 syllables: arch · it · ect.

What is the IPA transcription of "architect"?

The IPA transcription of "architect" is /ˈɑɹkəˌtɛkt/.

What does "architect" mean?

Architect: A professional who designs buildings or other structures, or who prepares plans and superintends construction.

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