English pronunciation

How to pronounce “architect

Phonetic spelling

AHR-kuh-tekt

IPA /ˈɑɹkəˌtɛkt/

Syllable stress

AHR·kuh·tekt

Stress falls on the highlighted syllable.

How do you spell “architect”?

a r c h i t e c t

architect” is spelled A-R-C-H-I-T-E-C-T. It is pronounced AHR-kuh-tekt, so the spelling and the sound do not match letter for letter. Listen to the audio above and say it aloud while you read the letters.

Hear it in a sentence

  • The architect presented her innovative design for the new library.

  • My cousin is studying to become an architect at the university.

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