How do you pronounce "architect"?

In American English: /ˈɑːrkəˌtɛkt/ (AHRK-uh-tehkt). In British English: /ˈɑːkɪtˌɛkt/ (AHK-it-ehkt). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːrkəˌtɛkt/ (AHRK-uh-tehkt). In Australian English: /ˈɑːkɪtˌɛkt/ (AHK-it-ehkt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːrkəˌtɛkt/ (AHRK-uh-tehkt), while in British English it's /ˈɑːkɪtˌɛkt/ (AHK-it-ehkt).

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/ˈɑːrkəˌtɛkt/

AHRK-uh-tehkt

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːrkar·əchi·tɛkttect

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Last updated: 2026-02-12