How do you pronounce "architecture"?

In American English: /ˈɑːrkəˌtɛktʃɝ/ (AHRK-uh-tehkch-ur). In British English: /ˈɑːkɪtˌɛktʃə/ (AHK-it-ehkch-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːrkəˌtɛktʃɝ/ (AHRK-uh-tehkch-ur). In Australian English: /ˈɑːkɪtˌɛktʃə/ (AHK-it-ehkch-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːrkəˌtɛktʃɝ/ (AHRK-uh-tehkch-ur), while in British English it's /ˈɑːkɪtˌɛktʃə/ (AHK-it-ehkch-uh).

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/ˈɑːrkəˌtɛktʃɝ/

AHRK-uh-tehkch-ur

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːrkar·əchi·tɛktʃtec·ɝture

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Last updated: 2026-02-12