How do you pronounce "archaeological"?

In American English: /ˌɑːrkiːəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/ (ahrk-ee-uh-LAHJ-ik-uhl). In British English: /ˌɑːkɪəlˈɒdʒɪkəl/ (ahk-i-uhl-OJ-ik-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˌɑːrkiːəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/ (ahrk-ee-uh-LAHJ-ik-uhl). In Australian English: /ˌɑːkiːəlˈɒdʒɪkəl/ (ahk-ee-uhl-OJ-ik-uhl).

Is "archaeological" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌɑːrkiːəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/ (ahrk-ee-uh-LAHJ-ik-uhl), while in British English it's /ˌɑːkɪəlˈɒdʒɪkəl/ (ahk-i-uhl-OJ-ik-uhl).

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/ˌɑːrkiːəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/

ahrk-ee-uh-LAHJ-ik-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːrkar·iːchae·əo·lɑːdʒlog·ɪki·əlcal

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Last updated: 2026-02-12