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.