How do you pronounce "archaeology"?

In American English: /ˌɑːrkiːˈɑːlədʒi/ (ahrk-ee-AHL-uhj-ee). In British English: /ˌɑːkɪˈɒlədʒi/ (ahk-i-OL-uhj-ee). In Canadian English: /ˌɑːrkiːˈɑːlədʒi/ (ahrk-ee-AHL-uhj-ee). In Australian English: /ˌɑːkiːˈɒlədʒi/ (ahk-ee-OL-uhj-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌɑːrkiːˈɑːlədʒi/ (ahrk-ee-AHL-uhj-ee), while in British English it's /ˌɑːkɪˈɒlədʒi/ (ahk-i-OL-uhj-ee).

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/ˌɑːrkiːˈɑːlədʒi/

ahrk-ee-AHL-uhj-ee

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːrkar·iːchae·ɑːlol·ədʒo·igy

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Last updated: 2026-02-12